Famous quotes containing the words state, defence and/or order:
“Men judge by the complexion of the sky
The state and inclination of the day.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.”
—E.V. (Edward Verrall)
“The exterior must be joined to the interior to obtain anything from God, that is to say, we must kneel, pray with the lips, and so on, in order that proud man, who would not submit himself to God, may be now subject to the creature.”
—Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)