“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.”
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“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” [Quotation attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28726-the-best-lightning-rod-for-your-protection-is/
MLA
“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” Attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28726-the-best-lightning-rod-for-your-protection-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” Attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28726-the-best-lightning-rod-for-your-protection-is/.