“...I long ago gave up defending humanity. It's beyond me on most days to defend myself.” — Lionel Shriver Copy Share Image
I don't really feel the need to defend myself for having a six-pack. — Michael Sorrentino Copy Share Image
I never had any desire to defend myself, and never did I seriously think about it. — Bhagat Singh Copy Share Image
I learned how to defend myself at the OSB, not physically but with words. — Jan Vertonghen Copy Share Image
People said, That's great for your career, but what have you done? I kept feeling I had to defend myself. — Skeet Ulrich Copy Share Image
I don't spend too much time attempting to defend myself against people who seem to have zero desire to have a substantive… — Sho Baraka Copy Share Image
Swearing's my release. It's the one weapon I have to defend myself against destiny when it elects to strike without pity. — Andrea Pirlo Copy Share Image
I think it's a very strange question that I have to defend myself. I don't feel that. You are all my guests,… — Lars von Trier Copy Share Image
“When people criticise me, I know how to defend myself. But I’m powerless in the face of praise.” — Sigmund Freud Copy Share Image
Just as I defend myself, therefore, From all unpleasant happenings however small, Likewise, I shall act for others' sake To guard and… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
There were a lot of rumors spread about me. Of course, I didn't show up to defend myself, so my absence helped… — Sean Young Copy Share Image
I've spent some time with Matt Riddle, and he's given me some tips and tricks on how to defend myself against Shayna… — Liv Morgan Copy Share Image
Death by hanging... I deserved it and I expected it, as I've always told you. I am glad that I have had… — Hans Frank Copy Share Image
“Between the ‘death bridge’ and our little chat with the Queen of the Damned, I’ve decided I should carry a gun at… — Kristen Day Copy Share Image
“He taught me to fight, to defend myself, to stand up for what I believe in, and protect people I love. I… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I had never seen anyone fight and I had never been taught to defend myself. But I knew hurt and never wondered… — Andrew Krivak Copy Share Image
“I told you before, Jem, that you would not leave me," Will said, his bloody hand on the hilt of the dagger.… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I have decided not to appeal the ruling that took my law license. My accusers, the Board of Supervisors, once again have… — Andrew Thomas Copy Share Image
One, if you attack my integrity, I will defend myself. If you attack my patriotism, I will defend myself. If you come… — Scott Ritter Copy Share Image
I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength. Long ago I set my mind to… — Rosa Parks Copy Share Image
“After the Locker Room Incident, again irrelevant to present circumstances, my father hung a leather punching bag in our basement and taught… — Julie Buxbaum Copy Share Image
“I burned to defend myself, but fortunately I had a bright idea. I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that if… — John Beevers Copy Share Image
[A 2005 response to doping allegations] Unfortunately, the witch hunt continues and tomorrow's article is nothing short of tabloid journalism. The paper… — Lance Armstrong Copy Share Image
“...I finally went back to my seat in the second row and sat there doing what I've done throughout my professional life:… — Philip Roth Copy Share Image
It's funny how certain objects convey a message - my washer and dryer, for example. They can't speak, of course, but whenever… — David Sedaris Copy Share Image
Twenty-one years ago, when I first heard Mia Farrow had accused me of child molestation, I found the idea so ludicrous I… — Woody Allen Copy Share Image
“Well, I don't know," he starts, looking down and then up again, anywhere but at me. "Like, for example, your new clothes,… — Alecia Whitaker Copy Share Image
I myself will perhaps cry out with all the rest, looking at the mother embracing her child's tormentor: 'Just art thou, O… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“You've come to say good-bye,I take it?" He arched an eyebrow. "You'll miss me terribly,I know,but if you want to avoid all… — Amanda Hocking Copy Share Image
“Don’t suppose that I think you are right, Tom, or that I bow to your will. I despise the feelings you have… — George Eliot Copy Share Image
“I told you before, Jem, that you would not leave me," Will said, his bloody hand on the hilt of the dagger.… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Look, Jordan, you’re not alone any more. It’s my job to protect you while I’m here and I can’t do that if… — Kyoko M Copy Share Image
“I come not, Ambrosia for any of the purposes thou hast named," replied Marcela, "but to defend myself and to prove how… — Cervantes Copy Share Image
“Albus Dumbledore was walking toward him, sprightly and upright, wearing sweeping robes of midnight blue. “Harry.” He spread his arms wide, and… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“No, I thought, growing more rebellious, life has its own laws and it is for me to defend myself against whatever comes… — L.P. Hartley Copy Share Image
“I was Mrs. Taylor yesterday.” I grin at Taylor, who flushes. “That has a nice ring to it, Miss Steele,” Taylor says… — E.L. James Copy Share Image