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Clad Quotes

On armor, appearance, and inner character.

These clad quotes use armor and clothing as metaphors for courage, humility, and a righteous cause. For more on outward appearance and inner worth, see our Beauty quotes page.

This is not a contest between persons. The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. I come to you in defense of a cause...

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error.

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

If a man wants to objectify a woman, he will do it even if she's clad from head to toe.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

There are people who go clad in tunics and have nothing to do with furs, who nevertheless are lacking in humility. Surely humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.

Quotes by Saint Bernard

Age Quotes

Every man's closet must contain a trench coat. It's hard for any gentleman not to look dashing when clad in this swashbuckling style.

Quotes by Roger Stone

How shall we remember Mahatma Gandhi, that eternal pilgrim of freedom? Born of the very spirit of India, steeped in the tradition, the song, the legend of our ancient land - and yet he was revolutionary. Unique among revolutionaries, he...

Quotes by Rajiv Gandhi

As a child, I could bike down the hill from my house and grab an ice-cold bottle of soda from the neighborhood grocer, which was nothing more than a corrugated metal shack run by two Indian men clad in sarongs.

Quotes by Kevin Kwan

Even truth needs to be clad in new garments if it is to appeal to a new age.

Quotes by Georg C. Lichtenberg

O, thou art fairer than the evening air clad in the beauty of a thousand stars.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

Art Quotes

The idea of seeing everybody clad the same is not really my cup of tea.

Quotes by Christian Lacroix

Within, stood a tall old man, clean shaven save for a long white moustache, and clad in black from head to foot, without a single speck of colour about him anywhere.

Quotes by Bram Stoker

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "clad" commonly symbolize in these quotes?
It's often used metaphorically, describing being clad in armor or a righteous cause as a source of inner strength.
Is there a famous political speech quoted here?
Yes, one echoes a well-known line about the humblest citizen becoming stronger than error once clad in a righteous cause.
Do the quotes discuss clothing and objectification?
One argues that a man determined to objectify a woman will do so regardless of how fully she is clad.
How is humility linked to clothing in these quotes?
One contrasts people clad in simple tunics who still lack humility with those wearing furs who may actually practice it better.
Where can I read more quotes about character and appearance?
See our Beauty quotes or Art quotes pages for related ideas.

Being clad in tunics or armor says little about a person's true humility, these lines argue. Explore Art quotes or Age quotes for more.