Who said “Self-defence is nature's eldest law”?

“They say that the best defense is offense, and I intend to start offending right now.”

“Our capacity to retaliate must be, and is, massive in order to deter all forms of aggression.”

“Harsh necessity, and the newness of my kingdom, force me to do such things and to guard my frontiers everywhere.”

“We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military is absolutely incapable of defending this country.”

“There's no telling what might have happened to our defense budget if Saddam Hussein hadn't invaded Kuwait that August and set everyone gearing up for World War II. Can we count on Saddam Hussein to come along every year and resolve our defense-policy debates? Given the history of the Middle East, it's possible.”

“Beware the fury of a patient man.”

“All have not the gift of martyrdom.”

“Jealousy, the jaundice of the soul.”

“Never was patriot yet, but was a fool.”

“Resolved to ruin or to rule the state.”

“Mighty things from small beginnings grow.”