Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status. Laurence J. Peter
A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences. Amos Bronson Alcott
A friend never defends a husband who gets his wife an electric skillet for her birthday. Erma Bombeck
The person that learns well also defends himself well. Argentinean Proverb
He defends the honour of the uniform. Hungarian Proverb
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. Chinese Proverb