“A weapon is a device for making your enemy change his mind.”

“Computer is not a device anymore. It is an extension of your mind and your gateway to other people.”

Mark Shuttleworth (1973) South African entrepreneur; second self-funded visitor to the International Space Station

“It may sound trite, but using the weapons of the enemy, no matter how good one's intentions, makes one the enemy.”

Charles de Lint (1951) author

“Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes. Keep this in mind; it may offer a way to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate — and quickly.”

Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988) American science fiction author

“A weapon you held and didn't know how to use belonged to your enemy.”

Terry Pratchett book Making Money

“As for the methods of survival, feel free to use your divine weapons to defeat the enemy.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“A real man's weapon is his mind.”

Rick Riordan book The Son of Neptune

“Why should we add your book to the atomic weapons arrayed against us by our enemies. Publication of your book would help our enemies.”

Vasily Grossman (1905–1964) Soviet writer and journalist who originally trained as an engineer

“Being a Jew, you realize your strongest weapon is your mind.”

Gene Simmons (1949) Israeli-born American rock bass guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor

“Religion is the most inflammatory enemy-labelling device in history.”

Richard Dawkins book A Devil's Chaplain