Defence Quotes

If there isn't a sequence of 15 previous passes, a good transition between attack and defence is impossible. Impossible.

Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.

There is no defence that can stop Messi. It is impossible.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

Strength lies not in defence but in attack

I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings

Believing a person deserves a defence is not the same as doing anything in your power to get him off scot-free.

The army will hear nothing of politics from me and in return I expect to hear nothing of politics from the army.

Defence is our best attack.

Philosophy, the love of Wisdom, is at the very bottom defence against the incomprehensible.

Before Geller we did not understand the King's Indian Defence.

Climate change: Never before in history have human beings been called on to act collectively in defence of the Earth

Nonviolence becomes meaningless if violence is permitted for self-defence.

What boots it at one gate to make defence, And at another to let in the foe?

We know that defence work results in more than great defence hardware - it can drive innovation and advances in all areas of our life.

Humour has always been a self-defence mechanism for me.

The consequence is that every man comes to know himself solely in terms of his power for defence and attack.

Immodest words admit of no defence, For want of decency is want of sense.

There is no security for any power unless it be a security in which its neighbours have an equal share.

I was second in line of defence, behind Myrna Loy.

He's caused the Chelsea defence no amount of problems.

Perverseness is your whole defence.

Muster your wits; stand in your own defence.

Education is a nation's cheapest defence

Arsenal's defence will be a worry going forward

There is no question of defence. I have always acted in accordance with the dictates of my conscience. I have nothing with which to reproach myself.

I guess that's my defence, is like - even if people think it sucks - it's not me anymore, you know.

I felt very bad and could not sleep until 1am. Maybe he could coach me defence.

Prisoners at the bar, have you anything to say in your defence?

Nonviolent defence presupposes recklessness about one's life and property.

I make terrible jokes every time I go into a hospital. I think it's a defence mechanism.

Nothing 'gainst Times scythe can make defence.

To kill, I grant, is sin's extremest gust; But, in defence, by mercy, 'tis most just.

I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege.

There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong.