I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization… — Peter Jennings Copy Share Image
“Instead of seeing bad in yourself, you perceive it in others. It’s a defense mechanism. One that allows people to go on… — Koren Zailckas Copy Share Image
“He said cynicism’s self-protection, a defense mechanism used by cowards who give up on love because they’re afraid love’s given up on… — Linda Yellin Copy Share Image
Humor was also a defense mechanism from getting picked on at school. If I could be funny maybe people wouldn't bother me. — Pandora Boxx Copy Share Image
With comedy, a lot of people develop their sense of humor as a defense mechanism. — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
“Attending a funeral would leave the average person insane, if they truly believed that sooner or later they are also going to… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“I loved that vulnerable excitement when he first caught sight of something that made him feel before he could cover it up.” — Emily Henry Copy Share Image
Nine times out of 10, criticism is a defense mechanism. We criticize in others what we don't like in ourselves. — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
There's hardly any precedent for a guy like me to have the career that I've had. Because I grew up the way… — John Singleton Copy Share Image
I had to either make people laugh or make them afraid of me making fun of them. It was sort of a… — Tony Hinchcliffe Copy Share Image
I wish I trusted people more. But when I meet someone, the first thing is, 'What does this person want?' And I… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
..but maybe this was a defense mechanism. Maybe my mind was making me see things I refused to accept were gone forever.… — Becca Fitzpatrick Copy Share Image
“Not impossible, Robert, just unthinkable. The human mind has a primitive ego defense mechanism that negates all realities that produce too much… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Most people don't see themselves as sitting on that bottom rung as a defense mechanism. The more they blame poor people for… — Stephanie Land Copy Share Image
When you're walking at the airport, you're expected to smile at people because they know you... I find that tough. I'm only… — Katrina Kaif Copy Share Image
I was just a ham since about the age of five. If I was performing at Medieval Times or something, I'd be… — Emma Stone Copy Share Image
“If I didn't know better, I'd think I suffer from some sort of Tourette's-autism hybrid, but Dr. Pat insists I can control… — Corey Ann Haydu Copy Share Image
“We know a lot nowadays about how to extrapolate from rats to people, but we don't only have to rely on that.… — John Brunner Copy Share Image
“It was a gross, tasteless thing to say – my brain had been burping up such inappropriate thoughts at inopportune moments. Mental… — Gillian Flynn Copy Share Image
So I make no effort to hide my pain. I don’t ever put it all on display like this—but for today and… — Ann Aguirre Copy Share Image
“How can one who has been abandoned—truly, no one left in sight—be less alone? Before, his answer would have been 'books,' but… — A.D. Aliwat Copy Share Image
“The next time you feel like withdrawing, make a decision to take action and fight the defense mechanism that says to keep… — Dennis James Copy Share Image
I was actually pretty shy in school. My defense mechanism was to be the class clown. I remember getting into a lot… — Adam Clayton Copy Share Image
When I first started comedy, before I kind of gained any national prominence, I - in a weird way - went back… — Moshe Kasher Copy Share Image
“How can you love someone when you know they will never truly love you back because they can’t ever love you back?… — Portia Moore Copy Share Image
Lying is not only a defense mechanism; it's also a coping mechanism and a survival technique. — Monica Raymund Copy Share Image
The human mind has a primitive ego defense mechanism that negates all realities that produce too much stress for the brain to… — Dan Brown Copy Share Image
Sometimes when we're angry, it's okay because, sometimes, feeling like we don't care helps. It's a defense mechanism. Use it wisely. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“We live in an era where everyone is terrified of being caught trying. So, the defense mechanism is to pretend you never… — Lokesh Tuli Copy Share Image
“I exposed every part of myself to him, keeping no secrets, no defense mechanism in place.” — Emily Giffin Copy Share Image
I don't like smiley pictures. A smile is a defense mechanism. It says, You can't have the real me but here's my… — Chris Killip Copy Share Image
As a kid I was short and only weighed 95 pounds. And though I was active in a lot of Sports and… — Tim Conway Copy Share Image
In Ronald Reagan's chaotic childhood, the imagination was armor. There is nothing unusual about that; transcending the doubts, hesitations, and fears swirling… — Rick Perlstein Copy Share Image
My way of dealing with the world has always been to make fun of it and observe it but not take part… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I was reticent to be vulnerable on camera and everything I was doing was just a really finely… — Ryan Reynolds Copy Share Image
“Hope was a pathological part of puberty, like acne and surging hormones. You might sound cynical to the world, but that was… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
“David used to tell me that not believing in God was a defense mechanism against human suffering. It’s easier to say nothing… — Tarryn Fisher Copy Share Image
Does any woman really just come in and say, 'I'm a plus-size woman?' Maybe as a defense mechanism or maybe as a… — Ashley Graham Copy Share Image
A lot of the turning points happen in high school and in college, and it defines a lot of how you see… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I laugh when I see people in pain. Sometimes I think it is a defense mechanism from childhood, where you're in so… — Andy Dick Copy Share Image
