Protection is a basic human need. We seek it in many forms, from the warmth of a loved one’s embrace to the strength of a sturdy shelter. Words, too, have the power to protect. They can offer comfort, inspire courage, and remind us of our resilience.
In this article, we’ve gathered the best quotes about protection. These words will touch your heart and strengthen your spirit. Whether you need a gentle reminder or a powerful affirmation, you’ll find a quote that resonates with you.
Protection Quotes for Personal Growth
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
“You are stronger than you think.”
“The best way out is always through.”
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
“The most beautiful and profound way to change yourself is to accept yourself completely, as imperfect as you are.”
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
“To protect yourself, you must first embrace the vulnerability within you, for therein lies true strength.”
“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.”
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.”
“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.”
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
“There is no failure except in no longer trying.”
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
Inspirational Quotes on Protecting Self
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, but never forget to serve yourself.”
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”
“Your body is your temple, keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.”
“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.”
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”
“Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.”
“Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.”
“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first. It means me too.”
“You deserve the love you so freely give to others.”
“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.”
“The better you feel about yourself, the less you feel the need to show off.”
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible.”
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”
“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.”
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
“The more you love yourself, the less nonsense you’ll tolerate.”
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.”
“A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you’re not living in alignment; you’re not be being true to yourself.”
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”
“Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.”
“Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners.”
Motivational Quotes about Environmental Protection
“The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth.”
“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.”
“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”
“The earth has music for those who listen.”
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
“To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.”
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.”
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.”
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
“The environment, after all, is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.”
“Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things.”
“Plant a tree today for future generations to sit under.”
“The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it.”
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
“If we do not permit the Earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either.”
“Going green is not just about planting trees; it’s about creating a healthier, more sustainable world for everyone.”
“The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden.”
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.”
“The fate of the living planet is the most important issue facing mankind.”
“We can never have enough of nature.”
“Time spent among trees is never time wasted.”
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
“Sustainability is not just a commitment, it’s a lifestyle.”
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”
“Live in harmony with nature, and you’ll live a life of true fulfillment.”
“Every action counts. Every thought matters. Protecting the environment starts with a single step.”
Quotes on Protection and Strength
“The best protection any woman can have is courage.”
“We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face.”
“He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.”
“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.”
“The only way to protect the soul is to love with all your heart.”
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.”
“The warrior protects and defends, but he also knows the power of peace and the strength of a gentle touch.”
“Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors and fight battles nobody knows about.”
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don’t have strength.”
“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”
“The greatest strength is gentleness, and the greatest protection is kindness.”
“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
“Stand firm in your refusal to remain conscious during algebra. In real life, there is no such thing as algebra.”
“No matter how much it hurts now, someday you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better.”
“The most beautiful people I know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of those depths.”
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
“Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
“Strength is measured not by how much you can handle before you break, but by how much you can handle after you’ve broken.”
“Within you, you possess the strength to rise above any storm and the courage to embrace the calm after the storm.”
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”
“True strength is not in power, but in the wisdom of the one who wields it.”
“In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.”
“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.”
“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”
“Growth is the only evidence of life.”
“Courage is grace under pressure.”
Famous Quotes on Protecting Loved Ones
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“The greatest happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.”
“There is no greater force than a mother’s protection; it can move mountains and calm storms.”
“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.”
“In the flush of love’s light, we dare be brave and suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.”
“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.”
“To protect someone is to show that their life is more important than anything else in the world.”
“Of all the forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.”
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
“Our greatest duty is to ensure the safety and happiness of those we love most dearly.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“Protect the ones you love, not because they are weak, but because they are your strength.”
“Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.”
“The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.”
“The shield of love is invisible, yet it is the one armor that can never be pierced.”
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
“To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved, that’s everything.”
“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
“True love is selfless. It is prepared to sacrifice.”
“I sustain myself with the love of family.”
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.”
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
“Protect those you love fiercely; for they are the precious jewels of your existence.”
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
“The best protection any woman can have is courage.”
“Where there is love, there is life.”
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
“It is a risk to love. What if it doesn’t work out? Ah, but what if it does.”
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.”
Empowering Protection Quotes for Inner Peace
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.”
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.”
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.”
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.”
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”
“The only real security is not in owning or possessing, not in demanding or expecting, not in hoping, even. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was nor forward to what it might be, but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now.”
“Be alone, that is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born.”
“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.”
“Protect your spirit, because you are in the place where spirits get eaten.”
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.”
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
“Be the master of your own mind, and the guardian of your soul.”
“The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.”
“When you protect yourself from pain, be sure you do not protect yourself from love.”
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.”
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”
“Healing yourself is connected with healing others.”
“To thine own self be true.”
“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.”
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”
“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it.”
“Protect your peace. You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.”
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”
“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”
“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
Memorable Protection Quotes from Literature
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.”
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
“She wasn’t looking for a knight, she was looking for a sword.”
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
“To protect those who cannot protect themselves is humanity’s ultimate duty.”
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.”
“We loved with a love that was more than love.”
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”
“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.”
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.'”
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
“we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
“Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
“The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on and never be afraid of the dark.”
“Sometimes the bravest battles are the ones we fight within our own hearts.”
“It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.”
“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”
“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.”
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
“Courage is found in unlikely places.”
“None but ourselves can free our minds.”
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
“Protect what you love, for love is the greatest shield against all adversities.”
To Sum Up
Protection quotes remind us of the importance of staying safe and caring for those we love. Each quote offers wisdom and insight into different aspects of protection, from personal safety to shielding our loved ones. Whether it’s words from a famous leader or a line from a beloved book, these quotes inspire us to be vigilant and compassionate.
Next time you face a challenging situation or need to feel secure, think of these quotes. They can offer comfort and strength, helping you navigate life’s ups and downs. Keep these words close, and let their wisdom be your guide.
