The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself. — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
The child seeks for independence by means of work; an independence of body and mind. — Maria Montessori Copy Share Image
“I don't want to have to save your life,' Chord says softly. 'Not when you can do it.” — Elsie Chapman Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of community, and I think independence is over-rated. — Sally Phillips Copy Share Image
Do not destroy that immortal emblem of humanity, the Declaration of Independence. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If arithmetic overflow is a fatal error, some fascist pig with a read-only mind is trying to enforce machine independence. — Bill Gosper Copy Share Image
My main mistake was to have made an ancient people advance by forced marches toward independence, health, culture, affluence, comfort. — Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Copy Share Image
When Al Gore picked Joe Lieberman, it was a clear declaration of independence from President Clinton; no Democrat had been more critical… — Jeff Greenfield Copy Share Image
In fact, as soon as it declared independence, Ukraine should have been quietly encouraged to fashion its own nuclear deterrent. — John Mearsheimer Copy Share Image
“At least when I bleed, it’s my own blood. At least when I fuck up, it’s my own fault. I own my… — Lokesh Tuli Copy Share Image
It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever. — Daniel Webster Copy Share Image
The real sin of idolatry is always committed on behalf of something similar to the State. — Simone Weil Copy Share Image
Independence has been key to the success and sustained growth of electronic music over the past 25 years. — Richie Hawtin Copy Share Image
Many of the Latter-day Saints have surrendered their independence; they have surrendered their free thought, politically, and we have got to get… — Heber J. Grant Copy Share Image
I expect a time when, or rather an integrity by which, a man will get his coat as honestly and as perfectly… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Nothing comes easy in life. Even our freedom fighters had to struggle to win Independence. Let us promise to work hard to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
For months, people have been asking my views about the Scottish independence referendum, and I've been saying, 'It's not my country; I… — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image
“No matter what the cause, the result is the same: iGen teens are less likely to experience the freedom of being out… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
By the Declaration of Independence, dreaded by the foes an for a time doubtfully viewed by many of the friends of America,… — Mercy Otis Warren Copy Share Image
Let me reassure that the Kingdom of Cambodia a country with independence, neutrality, peace, freedom, democracy and human rights as you all… — Hun Sen Copy Share Image
I'm proud of my independence. And certainly from a business perspective, that's always been a main agenda for me - to make… — Rob Van Dam Copy Share Image
There must be only three supreme values which govern a person's life: Reason, Purpose, and Self-esteem. Reason, as his only tool of… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
The complete independence of the courts of justice is peculiarly essential in a limited Constitution. By a limited Constitution, I understand one… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
To me the bicycle is in many ways a more satisfactory invention than the automobile. It is consonant with the independence of… — Louis J. Halle Copy Share Image
Seen in retrospect, evolution as a whole doubtless had a general direction, from simple to complex, from dependence on to relative independence… — Theodosius Dobzhansky Copy Share Image
“Moments later, I was climbing nervously into the back of the car. The driver wore the archetypal expression of an antagonist. No… — Agnes Chew Copy Share Image
“Camping has become one of my most beloved pastimes. I take a fierce delight in swinging a pak o my back or… — Anne LaBastille Copy Share Image
By the late '50s, something was happening in England, and it got to be quite exciting. The music world then started to… — Tony Shafrazi Copy Share Image
“I love a lots of things about being a writer! The thrill of seeing characters come to life, and the satisfaction as… — Jessica Hart Copy Share Image
The attributes of sovereignty are now enjoyed by every state in the Union. — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Both of us are known for probably at times regrettable streak of independence. — David Kay Copy Share Image
Happy Independence Day, America. We're the land of the free and the brave. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
