“ Laine had been very proud of herself last night. Nicholas had talked about ghosts and magic and woven a bit of a spell himself. He'd sounded so convincing, so logical, so sad, that she'd found herself… Stephen M. Irwin
“ At best, people are open to scrutinizing themselves and considering their blind spots; at worst, they become defensive and angry. Sheryl Sandberg
“ Defend myself? I cannot defend the verbal repressions of a boy. A curmudgeonly, cantankerous, ill-tempered, counterfeit boy. Coco J. Ginger
“ We as ambitious human beings can maintain self respect by influencing ourselves to behave as civil human beings and focus on our long term goals by not allowing others to take advantage of our lives. Saaif Alam
“ Once you being defensive in your answer. Just know there is the truth in the question you have been asked, or there is truth in what they are saying to you. De philosopher DJ Kyos
“ It's often a bad sign when people defend themselves against charges which haven't been made. Christopher Hitchens
“ As wars dwindled to skirmishes and our strength grew, so David was able to spend less time with military commanders and more with the engineers and overseers who were fanning out throughout the land,… Geraldine Brooks
“ So whenever that brittle voice of dissatisfaction emerges within me, I can say Ah, my ego! There you are, old friend! It's the same thing when I'm being criticized and I notice myself reaching with ou… Elizabeth Gilbert
“ The most common emotional defense is avoidance (an ineffective coping skill for any stressor) as expressed through denial (e.g., "That wasn't really bad, I barely remember it"). Brian Luke Seaward
“ Often, vegan advocates assume that a person's defensiveness is the result of selfishness or apathy, when in fact it is much more likely the result of systematic and intensive social conditioning. Melanie Joy
“ I stopped hating and started just being. My whole life, I had been the most defensive person you'd meet, unable to tolerate any criticism. But now I started listening and being. Anthony Kiedis
“ A person lives a false life whenever they are afraid to make contact with his or her authentic self. A sensitive ego – one that protects a person from pain – can also prevent a person from maturing me… Kilroy J. Oldster
“ Lacking an articulable defense of the cultural values under siege, he became a vessel of smoldering animosities. George F. Will
“ In the name of "force protection," the military often rolls up windows, builds walls, and points rifles at the outside world. The best force protection, however, is to be surrounded by friends and all… Eric Greitens
“ All defensiveness and emotional tumult is a fear response because of your need for acceptance and ruthless control of the territory of your safe fantasy world. Bryant McGill
