Defensiveness Quotes

“Have we become so defensive that we cannot even tolerate a kind act?”

“The ego with its protective defense mechanisms is the biggest impediment to attaining spiritual growth.”

“Professing not to care is a primordial defense mechanism. Whenever a person finds oneself mired in failure and despondency, rebelling is a viable option to preserve false personal pride.”

“I stopped hating and started just being. My whole life, I had been the most defensive person you'd meet, unable to tolerate any criticism. But now I started listening and being.”

“All defensiveness stems from the need to be right and frustration over not being able to control others.”

“Lacking an articulable defense of the cultural values under siege, he became a vessel of smoldering animosities.”

“At best, people are open to scrutinizing themselves and considering their blind spots; at worst, they become defensive and angry.”

“Once you being defensive in your answer. Just know there is the truth in the question you have been asked, or there is truth in what they are saying to you.”

“All defensiveness and emotional tumult is a fear response because of your need for acceptance and ruthless control of the territory of your safe fantasy world.”