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Defense Quotes - Page 4

Defense is attack, attack is defense, each being the cause and result of the other.

Defense is attack, attack is defense, each being the cause and result of the other.

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art”, p.91, Tuttle Publishing

The power of the ballot we need in sheer defense, else what shall save us from a second slavery?

W. E. B. Du Bois (2012). “The Souls of Black Folk”, p.7, Courier Corporation

The best defense against democracy is to distract people.

Noam Chomsky (2011). “How the World Works”, p.241, Soft Skull Press

On the very instant that we know that our assailant intends us serious physical harm, we must work just as fast as we can.

Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.32, Paladin Press

The only times an Afro-American who was assaulted got away has been when he had a gun and used it in self-defense.

Ida B. Wells (2014). “The Light of Truth: Writings of an Anti-Lynching Crusader”, p.71, Penguin

Certain forms of ammunition have no legitimate sporting, recreational, or self-defense use and thus should be prohibited.

United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense.

Ron Paul (1987). “Freedom Under Siege”, p.38, Ludwig von Mises Institute

The proper course of action, when under attack, is usually to counterattack.

Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.20, Paladin Press

Your physical safety is up to you, as it really always has been.

Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.51, Paladin Press

Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one's own despised and unwanted feelings.

Alice Miller (1997). “The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self”, p.74, Basic Books

Extremism in defense of Liberty is no vice and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

"The Worst Acceptance Speech?". "Political Junkie" with Ken Rudin, www.npr.org. September 9, 2004.