Defence Quotes

240 Defence quotes by 204 unique authors

It would indeed be ironic if, in the name of national defence, we would sanction the subversion of one of those liberties which make the… — Earl Warren
If the Europeans truly wish to improve their NATO contribution they can show it simply enough. They can establish professional armed forces, like those of… — Margaret Thatcher
A world without nuclear weapons may be a dream but you cannot base a sure defence on dreams. Without far greater trust and confidence between… — Margaret Thatcher
It is an art in itself to compose a starting team, finding the balance between creative players and those with destructive powers, and between defence,… — Rinus Michels
If there isn't a sequence of 15 previous passes, a good transition between attack and defence is impossible. Impossible. — Pep Guardiola
It is now up to us to see that we embark on the next stage leading to political unity, which I think is the consequence… — Jacques Santer
The aeroplane is an invention of the devil and will never play any part in such a serious business as the defence of the nation,… — Unknown Author
The middlegame I repeat is chess itself, chess with all its possibilities, its attacks, defences, sacrifices, etc. — Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
Alfredo Di StÃ©fano was the greatest footballer of all time - far better even than PelÃ©. He was, simultaneously, the anchor in defence, the playmaker… — Helenio Herrera
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 to her second… — Alexander Pope
There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy. — E. V. Lucas
There is no defence against an evil which only the victims and the perpetrators know exists. — Unknown Author
I believe that the formation of the Chekas was one of the gravest and most impermissible errors that the Bolshevik leaders committed in 1918 when… — Victor Serge
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless. — Rickson Gracie
The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength, - the floating bulwark of… — William Blackstone
I have the Pleasure to assure you Congress pay particular Attention to the Defence of New Jersey, and hitherto have denied us nothing which we… — Abraham Clark
There are two types of compassion. One - is faint-hearted and sentimental. Actually, it is nothing more than impatience of the heart, that is hurrying… — Stefan Zweig
A few question marks are being asked in the Honduran defence — Alan Green
A knowledge of tactics is the foundation of positional play. This is a rule which has stood its test in chess history and one which… — Richard Reti
In my defence I can only say that her past, too, like mine, like everyone's in fact, was a locked box. Occasionally we allow people… — Julian Fellowes

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