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  • Every war, when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac.

    Peace   War   Ubuntu  
    George Orwell's review of the book "The Men I Killed" by Brigadier-General F. P. Crozier in "New Statesman and Nation", August 28, 1937.
  • Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.

    Men   Gun   Law  
  • Therefore, if you are attacked, retaliate instantly. Be sudden. Be quick. Speed is your salvation.

    Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.32, Paladin Press
  • In silence - and in self-defense - I figured things out in my own little way.

    Self   Silence   Defense  
  • When we express our needs indirectly through the use of evaluations, interpretations, and images, others are likely to hear criticism. When people hear anything that sounds like criticism, they tend to invest their energy in self-defense or counterattack. It's important that when we address somebody that we're clear what we want back.

  • Apathy is the self-defense of the powerless.

    Self   Apathy   Defense  
  • Certain forms of ammunition have no legitimate sporting, recreational, or self-defense use and thus should be prohibited.

    Gun   Self   Defense  
    United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”
  • The souls now incarnating are power souls. It is a dark age. To incarnate now one needs psychic self-defense.

    Dark   Self   Psychics  
  • By doing what our assailant least expects us to do, we may throw him completely off. ... what he usually least suspects is instant, violent counterattack, so the principle of aggressiveness is closely tied to threat of surprise.

  • The essential thing is to bear always in mind that trouble can appear at any time. Be aware.Be ready.Be alert.

    Mind   Essentials   Bears  
    Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.15, Paladin Press
  • Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense.

    Art   Self   Defense  
  • Anyone who appears to be triggered out of watchfulness and into action by your appearance must be explained. Anyone observing you carefully must be explained. Anyone whose behavior seems to be geared to yours must be explained. If the explanation does not satisfy you, be ready to take appropriate defensive action.

    Doe   Action   Appearance  
    Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.14, Paladin Press
  • At what point is someone precluded from availing themselves of the justification of self-defense because of their own poor judgment or bad behavior?

    Self   Defense   Judgment  
  • Keep a journal, and learn how to see how you as an individuals sees information so you can learn your own sign language. Meditate and practice psychic self defense and surrounding yourself with prayer

    Prayer   Self   Psychics  
    Biography/Personal Quote, www.imdb.com.
  • Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense.

    Self   Defense   Use  
    Ron Paul (1987). “Freedom Under Siege”, p.38, Ludwig von Mises Institute
  • If you want to find weapons of destruction, you can find them all over the place. Take, say, Israel. There is a very great concern right now about proliferation of nuclear weapons, as there should be. Israel has a couple of hundred nuclear weapons and also chemical and biological weapons. This stockpile is not only a threat in itself but encourages others to proliferate in reaction and in self-defense. Is anybody saying anything about this?

    Couple   Israel   Self  
    Source: progressive.org
  • The strength to kill is not essential for self-defense; one ought to have the strength to die. When a man is fully ready to die, he will not even desire to offer violence. Indeed, I may put it down as a self-evident proposition that the desire to kill is in inverse proportion to the desire to die. And history is replete with instances of men who by dying with courage and compassion on their lips converted the hearts of their violent opponents.

    Heart   Men   Compassion  
  • The best form of self defense is to become invisible... If you can't do that learn Wing Chun!

    Self   Wings   Defense  
  • You do not have the right to take another human's life, unless it's in strict self-defense.

    Self   Defense   Strict  
  • Self defense is a primary law of nature, which no subsequent law of society can abolish; the immediate gift of the Creator, obliges everyone to resist the first approaches of tyranny.

    Gun   Self   Law  
  • My father wanted me to learn self-defense, so I enrolled in the Academy and loved it from the start.

    Father   Self   Defense  
  • The Second Amendment's language and historical and philosophical background demonstrated that it was designed to guarantee individuals the possession of certain kinds of arms for three purposes: (1) crime prevention or what we would today describe as self-defense; (2) national defense; and (3) preservation of individual liberty.

  • The one who anticipates the action wins. The one who does not, loses.

    Winning   Doe   Action  
    Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.14, Paladin Press
  • It is true that a victim who fights back may suffer for it, but one who does not almost certainly will suffer for it.

    Jeff Cooper (2006). “Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition”, p.9, Paladin Press
  • It is unclear how disarming law-abiding citizens would better protect them from the dangers and threats posed by those who would flout the law. It is at just such times that the constitutional right to self-defense is most precious and must be protected from government overreach.

    Government   Self   Law  
    "Gov. Rick Scott rejects request to ban concealed weapons outside GOP convention in Tampa", www.foxnews.com. May 2, 2012.
  • I felt the need to clarify we were there for the self defense class, in case he also taught about dog breeding or riding the high seas.

    Dog   Self   Sea  
  • When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one's whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help.

  • Self-defense is not only our right; it is our duty.

    Ronald Reagan (2004). “Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches”, p.288, Simon and Schuster
  • Self-defense is so important to know in today's society. It's not just that you might get mugged. It's more for confidence. It's the way you hold yourself when you walk into a room. Every step you take is more sure and you're much more aware of your surroundings. So, I think it's a really important thing - especially for women.

    Interview with Glenn O'Brien, www.interviewmagazine.com. February 12, 2009.
  • When you imagine mistakes, there can be no self-defense.

    Mistake   Self   Defense  
    Frank Herbert (1999). “Dune”, Ace Hardcover
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