Defense Quote by Niccolò Machiavelli

“and those modes of defence are alone good, certain and lasting, which depend upon yourself and your own worth.”

— Niccolò Machiavelli

“I never think of myself as an attacker, only as a defender - usually of rights - mine and others.”

— Jay Woodman

“You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”

— Sun Tzu

“I have made plenty of enemies in my lifetime, but none has ever done me as much injury as I do myself.”

— Kathryn L. Nelson

“If I don't defend for myself, who will?”

— Wesley T. Calaway

“If you dislike weapon, you'd better have stronger defense.”

— Toba Beta

“I don't need to be on guard to defend myself.”

— Christine Caine

“In cases of Defense ‘tis best to weigh The Enemy more mighty than he seems.”

— William Shakespeare

“All warfare that is not defensive is criminal.”

— Jane Porter

“We must defend ourselves according to our opponents' ability, not their intentions.”

— Koushun Takami

“He may be stronger, but I'm not defenseless. He knows that, of coarse. That's why he's here. He wants me for what I can…

— Sophie Jordan

“Sometimes, the more you protect your force, the less secure you may be. Sometimes, the more force is used, the less effective it is.”

— Bob Woodward