J. R. R. Tolkien
Novelist, Scholar
"Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring."
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Defence
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Desmond Tutu
Theologian, Activist
"Climate change: Never before in history have human beings been called on to act collectively in defence of the Earth"
Mahatma Gandhi
Political Leader
"Nonviolence becomes meaningless if violence is permitted for self-defence."
Rosalind Russell
Actress
"I was second in line of defence, behind Myrna Loy."
Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher, Writer
"The consequence is that every man comes to know himself solely in terms of his power for defence and attack."
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"Perverseness is your whole defence."
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"Education is a nation's cheapest defence"
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"Nothing 'gainst Times scythe can make defence."
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"To kill, I grant, is sin's extremest gust; But, in defence, by mercy, 'tis most just."
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"Muster your wits; stand in your own defence."
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"Nonviolent defence presupposes recklessness about one's life and property."
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"There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong."
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