“When dragons attack, the only thing you should seek to stand behind is your own sword.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
In self-defense and in defense of the innocent, cowardice is the only sin. — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense. — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
Self-defense is the clearest of all laws, and for this reason: lawyers didn't make it — Douglas William Jerrold Copy Share Image
Know what is behind you, and pay particular attention to anything out of place. — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
When you shoot someone who is fleeing, it's not self-defense. It's an execution. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“There are so many much bigger realities that bring pain and anger that I've learned to seek out small joys every day.… — Inga Muscio Copy Share Image
“It wouldn’t be very ladylike to punch a guy in the balls, but it isn’t very manlike to harass a woman because… — Caroline George Copy Share Image
It's a matter of will. If you know that you can keep your head, and that you must keep your head, you… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
I'd definitely like to work with women and children with domestic violence and broken homes... What better way is there to do… — Tecia Torres Copy Share Image
The President has launched a very agressive campaign of self-defense, with the goal of getting Americans to buy into his vision of… — Gwen Ifill Copy Share Image
The specific course you decide upon is, within certain parameters, less important than the vigor with which you execute it. — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
An armed man, especially if he is armed with a firearm, is dangerous as long as he is conscious. Take no chances.… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
This economic boycott is our means of self-defense. President Roosevelt has advocated its use in the National Recovery Administration. — Samuel Untermyer Copy Share Image
I've always been into sports and yoga and running. I actually study a martial arts self-defense program called Krav Maga. I can't… — Kari Matchett Copy Share Image
As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qaida, the Taliban, and associated forces, in… — John O. Brennan Copy Share Image
Anyone who appears to be triggered out of watchfulness and into action by your appearance must be explained. Anyone observing you carefully… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
When your purpose and your occupation is giving confidence to people, teaching self defense, giving empowerment, teaching a positive lifestyle to other… — Rener Gracie Copy Share Image
Violence is not inevitable. I mean, the only inevitable form of violence is the kind that we understand, the only legitimate (if… — Gloria Steinem Copy Share Image
The average beast of prey is a decent creature who merely kills for the sake of food or in a fight against… — Gilbert Murray Copy Share Image
“I was seriously hurt because of you. Seeing you in another guy's arms, kissing him…" His eyes grew hot and dark. "It… — Sylvia Day Copy Share Image
“No one knows how often guns are used for self-defense. According to a Cato Institute white paper called Tough Targets, the number… — Colin Flaherty Copy Share Image
The prohibition is general. No clause in the Constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give to Congress a… — William Rawle Copy Share Image
“Self-defense is a universal exception to the state’s monopoly on legitimate violence. State failure drives the self-defense doctrine through the imminence requirement.… — Nicholas Johnson Copy Share Image
People can have their opinions about everything in the world, but people's opinions end where the tip of my nose begins. Your… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, Stand Your Ground laws have recently become the subject of a racially-charged debate. President Obama and then-Attorney General Holder have weighed… — John R. Lott Jr Copy Share Image
No kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and… — James Burgh Copy Share Image
I wouldn't recommend investing a lot of time worrying about a guy who's plans for world domination involved chicken suits and making… — Rock Cowles Copy Share Image
When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
I'M SYMPATHETIC, because I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe Darren Wilson acted within his rights and duty… — Benjamin Watson Copy Share Image
In silence - and in self-defense - I figured things out in my own little way. — Loretta Young Copy Share Image
I am convinced of the necessity to take an effective measure of self defense. — Seishiro Itagaki Copy Share Image
Israel has the right to shell Palestinian hospitals and schools out of self defense... — Elizabeth Warren Copy Share Image
For an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
No intelligent man has ever lost a fight to someone who said 'I'm gonna kick your ass'. — Rory Miller Copy Share Image
The world is a scary place. Even my mother has suggested I take a self defense class. — Iliza Shlesinger Copy Share Image
Martial arts is self-growth. It's artistic impression. It's self-defense... it doesn't have any place in politics. — Scott Coker Copy Share Image
“If you have harmed someone in self-defense, always remember that the active dynamic is not what you did to him, it’s what… — Massad Ayoob Copy Share Image
