Quotes Tagged With :defensive

Nixon under pressure turned only to reporters from publications already favorable to him; Kennedy, in....

All defensiveness and emotional tumult is a fear response because of your need for acceptance and ruthless....

Laine had been very proud of herself last night. Nicholas had talked about ghosts and magic and woven....

The most common emotional defense is avoidance (an ineffective coping skill for any stressor) as expressed....

Why should you want to give up a child's wise not-understanding in exchange for defensiveness and scorn,....

Getting defensive doesn't hide the fact that you know you could have done better. Stop putting your energy....

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

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

When you become aggressive in arguments, you force the other person to become defensive which means they’ll....

I need to ask, are you afraid of spiders?"Nicholas blinked, suddenly caught off guard, "Yes, I'm afraid....