Abolish Quote by Elbridge Gerry

[Self-defense is] justly called the primary law of nature, so it is not, neither can it be in fact, taken away by the laws…

— William Blackstone

Self-defense is Nature's eldest law.

— John Dryden

Self-defence is Nature's eldest law.

— John Dryden

Self-defense is a part of the law of nature; nor can it be denied the community, even against the king himself.

— William Barclay

Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.

— Rorion Gracie

The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.

— James Monroe

As we have seen, the first public expression of disenchantment with nonviolence arose around the question of 'self-defense.' In a sense this is a…

— Martin Luther King, Jr

There are countless books written on self-defense. Not all are non- sensical, but many are. Nathaniel Cooke has clearly thought a great deal about…

— Robert Twigger

Self-defense is not only our right; it is our duty.

— Ronald Reagan

There’s only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.

— Bruce Lee

To be forced to defend oneself is an inherently undesirable position to be in. The focus shifts from ideas to the person conveying them.

— Maajid Nawaz

Nonviolence becomes meaningless if violence is permitted for self-defence.

— Mahatma Gandhi