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Movie Quotes – Day 325

This is the west, Jim, a man is still expected to defend himself. If he allows people to think he won’t, he’s in trouble. Bad trouble. — The Big Country

If you will not stand up for yourself, who will?  If your own life is not worth defending, then what worth does it have?  There is no honor in saying you do not believe in violence and would never kill, but have no qualms about calling for other people to come and kill on your behalf to save your life.

Stand up, grow up, and learn to fend for yourself.

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  1. Old NFO's avatar

    Amen…

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  2. 3boxesofbs's avatar

    What does it say about how a person values their life if they won’t protect themselves?
    A criminal will kill for a few dollars; surely your life is worth more than that. A criminal has chosen to violate the rights of others, the social contract that binds us together — not defending yourself says you put the value of such an individual higher then your own.
    And how little do you value your contribution to your friends and family if you won’t do what it takes to make sure you are there for them.

    I do not understand that mind set.

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