You have to have as many defences in place as you possibly can. But even then of course - and it's important… — William Hague Copy Share Image
I can’t count the times I have lagged seemingly hopelessly far behind, and nobody except myself thinks I can win. But I… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
The reason we've always had a civilian in that job [Secretary of Defence] is because we really believe that it is policymakers… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish… — Sam Manekshaw Copy Share Image
I can be a bit of a know-all. That's been a defence since I was young. I often say: 'Oh yes, I… — Tara Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
My playing style? I'm a right back who likes to attack but I also know when it's time to attack and when… — Stephan Lichtsteiner Copy Share Image
The Foreign Office is a very important arm of the British state and I think Britain has a fantastic diplomatic service. We… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
It would have been very alarming - morally, and in other ways too - if an attack of that nature, the 11… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
I actually want to write a treatise in defence of pretension. I think the word 'pretension' has become like the word 'ironic'… — James Murphy Copy Share Image
Our commitment to defence goes beyond this. It's a long-term commitment to make SA the home for Australian defence. It's a commitment… — Jay Weatherill Copy Share Image
“It’s so easy to lose faith and become lost in all of the politics of the world. That’s why we need the… — Kamand Kojouri Copy Share Image
Dealing with the press it was pretty obvious there was a right answer and there was an honest answer. I think quite… — Tim Henman Copy Share Image
See skulking Truth to her old cavern fled, Mountains of Casuistry heap'd o'er her head! Philosophy, that lean'd on Heav'n before, Shrinks… — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
Yes, we were amazed when that happened. It was a real joke to us. Konrad Lueg and I did a Happening, and… — Gerhard Richter Copy Share Image
Scotland forms a crucial part of our Armed Forces which should not be jeopardised by rushed cuts or a rush to the… — Philip Hammond Copy Share Image
Legitimate steps of self-defence which Israel takes in its war against Palestinian terror - actions which any sovereign state is obligated to… — Ariel Sharon Copy Share Image
Anyone, they say, is entitled to change his mind. Not about the defence of Britain, you're not. You either feel it in… — Michael Portillo Copy Share Image
We won't apologise for our way of life, nor will we weaver in its defence, and for those who seek to advance… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Some bold and structural reforms have been initiated such as easing on limits on foreign direct investment in defence manufacturing, privatisation of… — Anurag Thakur Copy Share Image
To suggest things may be going on in our brains that we aren't fully conscious of, that we unknowingly make classist, sexist… — Michaela Coel Copy Share Image
I went to work for the Civil Service. I'd wanted to work for the Ministry of Defence because I had some far-fetched… — Paul O'Grady Copy Share Image
After spending so much time in America, I started travelling with 'In Defence of English Cooking' by George Orwell. It's archaic and… — Jamie Hince Copy Share Image
![“I can’t count the times I have lagged seemingly hopelessly far behind, and nobody except myself thinks I can win. But I have pulled myself in from desperate [situations]. When you are behind there are two strategies - counter-attack or all men to the defences. I’m good at finding the right balance…” quote by Magnus Carlsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db3/magnus-carlsen-11607_balance_i-can-t-count-the-times-i-have-lagged-se_517000.png)
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