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Defence Quotes

Defence Quotes

Defence, whether on the battlefield, in strategy, or in the quieter arena of personal boundaries, is about knowing what you are protecting and why. These quotes range from military wisdom to emotional insight, covering the many ways people guard what matters to them.

Use them in essays, strategy presentations, debate preparation, or social media posts. Browse through and find what fits.

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“Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.”

Sun Tzu

“Sadness is also a kind of defence.”

Ivo Andric

“The Patriot missile is a point defence missile. Point defence means that you put the missile at a location to defend a very specific target such as an airfield, a supply dump or a headquarters.”

Norman Schwarzkopf

“In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.”

James Monroe

“I don't imagine Heads of Government would ever be able to say I'm not an economist therefore I can't take decisions on matters of the economy; I'm not a soldier I can't take decisions on matters of defence; I'm not an educationist so I can't take decisions about education.”

Thabo Mbeki

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