“Come back with your shield, or on it.”
“Never shield your oddness, but wear your oddness as a shield.”
“Do not fear so, here is one who would be a blade at your back. A shield across your breast. Here is kin, here is strength to lean upon, to share as you share in need.”
“We are the Borg lower your shields and surrender your weapons!”
“Return with your shield, or upon it.’ (Julian's stepmother)”
“If you draw your sword against those you sworn to protect, the very ones who trust in your strength, how will you convince them that you are a shield when the dragons come and take them away?”