Famous quotes containing the words state, defence and/or order:
“To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment.”
—Jane Austen (1775–1817)
“There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.”
—E.V. (Edward Verrall)
“We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)