National Defence

Famous quotes containing the words national and/or defence:

“There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people’s safety and greatness.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)

“There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.”
—E.V. (Edward Verrall)