Thomas Hobbes

That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself.

English Philosopher

Ezekiel Elliott

To me, a good running back is a good defense. A good running back helps you keep your defense off the field.

American Athlete

Quincy Jones

Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.

American Musician

George Wald

And, you see, we are living in a world in which all wars are wars of defense.

American Scientist

Manuel Neuer

In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.

German Athlete

Primo Levi

The aims of life are the best defense against death.

Italian Scientist

Mel Brooks

Humor is just another defense against the universe.

American Comedian

Pat Connaughton

For me, defense is something that's important.

American Basketball Player

Malik Jackson

Ward Churchill

American Educator

Picture 'defence' as a wall or barrier keeping dangers away.

Visual Imagery

'Defence' also refers to arguments or strategies, not just physical barriers.

Non-physical Protection

'Defence' can evoke feelings of safety and support.

Emotional Connotation

In court, 'defence' can imply a structured argument to prove innocence.

Legal Context

A defence lawyer specifically works to advocate for the accused.

Lawyer's Role

Before the trial, crafting a defence involves gathering evidence and witnesses.

Preparing Defences

In sports, 'defence' is strategic, focusing on teamwork to prevent scores.

Team Strategy

Players in defensive positions specialize in stopping the other team.

Defensive Positions

'Defence' often links to national security and military force readiness.

Military Significance

National defence ensures the safety of citizens within a country's borders.

National Safety

 and indeed I was moved by it, because I had become a lawyer because I wanted to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and I'd never realized how voiceless and defenseless the trillions, billions of nonhuman animals are. And I began to work as an animal protection lawyer.

Chimps have feelings and...

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 darting between tentacles without ever touching them. Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators.

How does a jellyfish...

 A mouse, for instance, can hardly expect to survive more than a year in the wild. So, it has evolved to grow and reproduce more rapidly, like an evolutionary defense mechanism against its shorter lifespan. Larger animals, by contrast, are better at fending off predators,

Why do animals have such...

 Yet H. pylori survives the acidic turmoil of the stomach with a variety of features that disrupt mucosal defense in its favor. For example, it produces an enzyme called urease that helps protect it from the surrounding gastric acid.

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 Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle

The amazing ways plants...

 A defence system of soldier ants ready to act at any sign of danger. A digestive system processing piles of food deep inside. Even a coordinated system for dealing with all the waste.

Army Ants Rampage...

 these two are honeybees they made their hive in a hollow tree they too are caring for their young but these are native Japanese honeybees and they're not quite as defenseless as their

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 A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.

Ants Battle to Protect...

 defenseless young are butchered the succulent and nutritious flesh will be a massive boost to the