“The truth is often one's best shield.”
“Match between the best shield and spear. Which will win?”
“Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan.”
“One's enemy is often the best teacher of tolerance.”
“God shields the souls of the innocent the best He can from the Devil's torments.”
“All liars ... lie to protect themselves, to shield their egos from the raw pain of truth.”