Famous quotes containing the words national, defense and/or act:
“Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.”
—Paul West (b. 1930)
“Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.”
—Sun Tzu (6th–5th century B.C.)
“Yes, having a child is surely the most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.”
—Bill Cosby (20th century)