“The enemy I see wears a cloak of decency.”

— Bob Dylan

Song lyrics, Slow Train Coming (1979), Slow Train

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American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist 1941

Cate Tiernan (1961) American novelist

Source: Darkness Falls

“If Harry's wearing his cloak of invisibility, I guarantee he's not planting his wand.”

Kerry Jackson

Radio From Hell (June 8, 2005)

“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.”

Rumi (1207–1273) Iranian poet

“In time of war it suits the enemy to aim his guns at adorned shields, ornaments, silver and gold cloaks, silk shirts and all similar things. Whether one possesses a jacket or not, it is best to wear a narrow-sleeved shirt with faded colours.”

Haile Selassie (1892–1975) Emperor of Ethiopia

Instructions to military units (19 October 1935).
My Life and Ethiopia's Progress (1976)
Context: In time of war it suits the enemy to aim his guns at adorned shields, ornaments, silver and gold cloaks, silk shirts and all similar things. Whether one possesses a jacket or not, it is best to wear a narrow-sleeved shirt with faded colours. When we return, with God's help, you can wear your gold and silver decorations then. Now it is time to go and fight. We offer you all these words of advice in the hope that no great harm should befall you through lack of caution. At the same time, We are glad to assure you that in time of war We are ready to shed Our blood in your midst for the sake of Ethiopia's freedom...