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Armored Quotes

Armored quotes span a wide range of meanings, from literal armored vehicles and defense industry commentary to armor as a metaphor for emotional protection. This collection includes reflections from writers, filmmakers, and policy voices who each use the word in a distinct context. It is a fitting set for anyone interested in how the idea of armor shows up across culture and conversation.

Armored quotes touch on everything from vehicle manufacturing to how we protect ourselves emotionally in difficult situations. For more on strength under pressure, see our Battle quotes collection.

Long after the bomb falls and you and your good deeds are gone, cockroaches will still be here, prowling the streets like armored cars.

Quotes by Tama Janowitz

The ought to be a worldwide cultural taskforce that just stops you when you have ideas like combining The Red Desert with an armored car heist movie.

Quotes by Steven Soderbergh

The armored vehicle manufacturing base is not a light switch that can be turned on and off at will. If we mothball production of systems like the Abrams tank, it will take time and money to get this capability back.

Quotes by Sander Levin

The first 'Half-Life' movie treatment pitched to us climaxed with a tearful reunion between enslaved Vortigaunts and their Vortiwives and children. The last one I saw had Black Mesa invaded by a cavalry unit, just so as to feature a...

Quotes by Marc Laidlaw

Ball Quotes

Whenever in future wars the battle is fought, armored troops will play the decisive role.

Quotes by Heinz Guderian

Logistics is the ball and chain of armored warfare.

Quotes by Heinz Guderian

The armored cars of dreams, contrived to let us do so many a dangerous thing.

Quotes by Elizabeth Bishop

In the White House, Obama was driven around in an armored Cadillac limo nicknamed 'The Beast.' In 'Hope Never Dies,' he blows his book deal advance on 'The Little Beast,' a black Cadillac Escalade upgraded with military-grade armor and shocks...

Quotes by Andrew Shaffer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "armored" refer to in this collection?
Armored is used here mainly in a literal, military and industrial sense, describing vehicles built for protection in combat or high-risk situations. One quote discusses the challenge of maintaining armored vehicle manufacturing capacity over time. Another uses armored cars as an image of durability that could outlast almost anything.
Why is armored vehicle production described as difficult to restart?
One quote compares the armored vehicle manufacturing base to something that cannot simply be switched on and off, noting that pausing production of systems like the Abrams tank costs real time and money to reverse. This reflects genuine concerns raised in defense and industrial policy discussions. For related themes, browse our Battle quotes collection.
Does this collection reference any pop culture uses of "armored"?
Yes, one quote references pitching a fictional film concept that combines an art-house movie with an armored car heist, used as an example of an unusual creative idea. Another references an early video game plot involving a caravan and a fictional invaded city. Both are used as illustrations of ambitious or unconventional storytelling, not literal history.
Is the armored vehicle quote about a specific war or conflict?
The quote about armored vehicle production speaks generally about defense manufacturing policy rather than one specific conflict. It reflects concerns about maintaining readiness and industrial capability over the long term. This kind of policy discussion is common in defense and procurement conversations.
What tone do these armored quotes take overall?
The tone ranges from serious, policy-focused commentary on defense manufacturing to lighter, more imaginative references drawn from film and games. Despite the different contexts, all of them use "armored" to suggest strength, durability, or protection against harm. For more on resilience and protection, see our Black quotes.

Several of these lines reference armored vehicles and the industrial effort behind building them, alongside more figurative uses of the word. Explore our Black quotes for more sayings with a similarly bold tone.