Protective Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old protective quotes, protective sayings, and protective proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness. Jonathan Safran Foer
The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. Maya Angelou
Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies. Richelle Mead
One had to build shelters. One had to make pockets and live inside them. Lorrie Moore
We must protect and share the world. Bryant McGill
He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience. Samuel Johnson
The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine. Ralph Waldo Emerson
You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost. Christopher Paolini
Be good to others, that will protect you against evil. Abu Bakr
The great can protect themselves, but the poor and humble require the arm and shield of the law. Andrew Jackson
A strong egoism is a protection. Sigmund Freud
Protect those who protect you. Evangelos Venizelos
Don't be so defensive and afraid to be proven wrong that you miss the opportunity to learn from your mistakes. Karen E. Quinones Miller
Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being. Khalil Gibran
The property of power is to protect. Blaise Pascal
People are far more protective [of women] instinctively. Zoe Bell
Although being possessive and protective can be cute, but don't go overboard with. Anonymous
You can do as much diligence as possible before you go somewhere to try to protect yourself and the people around you. Jeremy Scahill
Protection of private property is a fundamental right protected in a strong democracy. Jim Ryun
A blessing is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal and strengthen. John O'Donohue
Being protective is important. Alice Eve
Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength. Sun Tzu
The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary. Aron Nimzowitsch
Protection is not a principle but an expedient. Benjamin Disraeli
You do not adequately protect yourself by being half awake when other are sleeping. Warren Buffett
When you feel protective toward your parents, you have become an adult. Mason Cooley
If you hold yourself dear, protect yourself well. Gautama Buddha
Silence is a protective coating over pain. E. Lockhart
The purely defensive is doomed to defeat. Napoleon Bonaparte
A covenant made with God should be regarded not as restrictive but as protective. Russell M. Nelson