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The history of man is the history of crimes, and history can repeat. So information is a defence. Through this we can build, we must build, a defence against repetition.

Quote by Simon Wiesenthal about history, criminals, man

When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom and unity.

Quote by Gerry Adams about nation, people, contentment

But to cut off relations with an aggressor may often invite retaliation by armed action, and this would, in its turn, make necessary some form of collective self-defence by the loyal members of the League.

Quote by Arthur Henderson about action, self-control

He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third.

Quote by Thomas Paine about reason, faith, real estate

Lying is the most simple form of self-defence.

Quote by Susan Sontag about lie, self-control