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Defend Quotes

Words on standing your ground and protecting what counts.

This page gathers quotes about the instinct to defend, whether that means a country guarding its borders, a continent building its own strength, or a person justifying a choice others question. The lines range from geopolitics to personal conviction.

Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey.

Quotes by Wesley Clark

It certainly has not been in my self-interest to defend men.

Quotes by Warren Farrell

Europe has the technology, the strategic and economic might to defend itself.

Quotes by Viktor Orban

On the right of Israel to exist and to defend itself, there is no opposition in Israel.

Quotes by Tzipi Livni

Defender Quotes

It means a lot to defend my title.

Quotes by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

I defend my players and coaches.

Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

I did not have a reputation to defend.

Quotes by Roman Polanski

I defend peoples' right to do that in a lawful manner, but I have not undertaken that practice myself.

Quotes by Rick Boucher

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.

Quotes by Oliver Goldsmith

Defending Quotes

I do not have the luxury of deciding which provisions of the Ohio Constitution to defend.

Quotes by Mike DeWine

To kill a man is not to defend a doctrine, but to kill a man.

Quotes by Michael Servetus

With the blessings of liberty, we have responsibilities to defend it.

Quotes by Michael Reagan

I argue that one of the functions of a capitalist state is to defend capitalism from itself, to defend capitalism from the capitalists.

Quotes by Michael Parenti

Iranians defend and present their Islamic and Iranian identity to other people worldwide.

Quotes by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Defends Quotes

Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice?

Quotes by Lillian Hellman

Cinco de Mayo is an important day. The Mexicans had to defend themselves from the French. It is historically significant, but it is not Mexican Independence Day.

Quotes by Kuno Becker

I won the title with Arsenal in 2004 and it is harder to defend it the following season.

Quotes by Kolo Toure

I took an oath when I became secretary of homeland security to defend and support the Constitution.

Quotes by Kirstjen Nielsen

My conviction is that the best strategy to defend the West is to defend Israel.

Quotes by Jose Maria Aznar

Defense Quotes

I see with greater and greater clearness that consistent Christianity is the easiest Christianity to defend.

Quotes by John Gresham Machen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on this Defend page?
This page holds lines about protecting something worth protecting, whether that's a nation's borders, a region's economic strength, or a personal choice someone feels the need to justify. It spans political commentary and everyday self-defense.
Are these quotes only about military defense?
No. While some lines touch on alliances and national security, others are about defending a lifestyle, a group of people, or one's own reputation. The common thread is standing firm against pressure.
Why do some quotes mention specific countries?
A few speakers use real geopolitical examples, like alliances or regional security, to make a broader point about the responsibility that comes with strength. The focus stays on the idea of defense rather than any single dispute.
Can I find quotes about defending a person rather than a place?
Yes, one quote speaks to defending individuals against unfair criticism, which fits alongside the broader theme of standing up for something you believe deserves protection.
Where can I read more quotes on a similar theme?
Try the Defense or Defending pages, which explore closely related angles on protection and resolve.

Explore related themes like Defender and Defense quotes for more perspectives on safeguarding people, ideas, and nations.