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Defense Quotes

Standing firm, staying true.

This page brings together defense quotes that range from courtroom loyalty and civic vigilance to the discipline needed on a basketball court. One favorite line even argues that honesty itself is the strongest shield a person can have, a theme you'll also find echoed on our Best quotes page.

I started my career in Naval Intelligence when I entered as a Russian language interpreter sent to DLI, the Defense Language Institute.

Quotes by Malcolm Nance

I do what I can do to help my defense.

Quotes by Malik Jackson

I think that my offense comes from what I do with my defense.

Quotes by Luol Deng

National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.

Quotes by Kim Jong Il

The most fundamental purpose of government is defense, not empire.

Quotes by Joseph Sobran

Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.

Quotes by Joseph Addison

I believe that wholeheartedly - that we have to maintain a strong national defense.

Quotes by Joni Ernst

As a national security aid, I worked with our military to strengthen our national defense.

Quotes by Jon Ossoff

When the bombs rain down, the Syrian Civil Defense rush in.

Quotes by Jo Cox

A government without the power of defense! It is a solecism.

Quotes by James Q. Wilson

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered after the evidence is all in.

Quotes by Irvin S. Cobb

There is nothing so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride.

Quotes by Helen Hunt Jackson

I will be the defense attorney for all Italians.

Quotes by Giuseppe Conte

Defense comes with defensive concepts.

Quotes by Gilbert Arenas

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.

Quotes by Gerhard Schroder

Extol Jewish virtue, modern Zionism and the Israeli Defense Forces.

Quotes by Geraldo Rivera

Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries.

Quotes by Frank B. Kellogg

Twenty-six million Russians died in the defense of their homeland against the Nazis.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

I wasn't going to play on defense in college.

Quotes by Ezekiel Elliott

I never intended to be a defense contractor in the first place.

Quotes by Erik Prince

Frequently Asked Questions

What angle does this defense quotes page take?
It blends several meanings of "defense" — sports skill, legal protection, and civic vigilance — into one collection celebrating the idea of standing firm and protecting something valuable.
Is honesty connected to defense in any of these quotes?
Yes, one line calls truth the strongest form of defense, suggesting that being upfront is more effective than elaborate excuses.
Does this page touch on politics or citizenship?
Yes, one quote argues that an alert and engaged public is the real safeguard against overreaching authority, tying defense to civic responsibility rather than any single leader or party.
Are there sports-related defense quotes here?
Yes, one speaker describes being a strong shooter and solid on defense while joking about weaker dribbling skills, giving the page a lighter, personal tone.
Who tends to enjoy quotes like these?
Fans of sports, law, and civic discussion all find something relatable here, since the page frames defense as both a personal skill and a shared responsibility. It pairs naturally with our Best quotes page for more short, quotable lines.

Others push back against unchecked power, reminding readers that an alert public is its own form of defense. Explore our Against quotes and Country quotes pages for more on civic themes.