Quotes about Defense
There is a case for telling the truth; there is a case for avoiding the scandal; but there is no possible defense for the man who tells the scandal, but does not tell the truth.
- GK Chesterton
A fortified town is like a man cased in the heavy armor of antiquity, with a horse-load of broadswords and small arms slung to him, endeavoring to go about his business.
- Henry David Thoreau
As with ships, so with men; he who turns his back to his foe gives him an advantage.
- Herman Melville
Nature has made up her mind that what cannot defend itself shall not be defended.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
- George Washington
In humility is the greatest freedom. As long as you have to defend the imaginary self that you think is important, you lose your peace of heart.
- Thomas Merton
The best way to have peace is to always be prepared to fight a way.
- George Washington
We intend to keep the peace - we will also keep our freedom.
- Ronald Reagan
While we shall never weary in the defense of freedom, neither shall we ever abandon the pursuit of peace.
- John F. Kennedy
... the best missile defense system of all would be a just and lasting peace.
- Hillary Clinton
American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?
- Herbert Hoover
They love us everywhere we go. So when in doubt, send the Marines.
- Tom Lehrer