Asks Quote by Maya Angelou

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

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

Self-defence helps with your confidence, and if you ever find yourself in that type of situation, you are more physically capable.

— Cobie Smulders

I'm not a person who defends myself very often. I kind of let my actions speak for me.

— Tom Brady

I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

— Alex Rodriguez

First principle: never to let one's self be beaten down by persons or by events.

— Marie Curie

I always think that the ability to fight and defend oneself is a skill that every man should have but endeavour never to use,…

— Charlie Hunnam

In school and college, there have been instances where I wish I knew how to defend myself.

— Taapsee Pannu

There is no question of defence. I have always acted in accordance with the dictates of my conscience. I have nothing with which to…

— Agatha Christie

I never defended myself. Not once. I never said, "Excuse me? What gives you the right to insult and demean me?" I let them…

— Julie Anne Peters

You do not have to do anything to defend yourself in life; just be beautiful, and life will defend you.

— Bryant McGill

If you wish to control others you must first control yourself

— Miyamoto Musashi