Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one's own despised and unwanted feelings.
Alice MillerAlthough, in my defense, a nonblinking eye rape was rarely the kind of thing you just eased into.
DemonsThat defense alone is effectual, sure and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valour.
Niccolo MachiavelliWhenever I write something, I always want to make sure that what I write is defensible.
Salman Rushdie