The Declaration of Independence has established certain moral confines, and governs in a manner consistent with the spirit under which our nation… — Jeremiah Denton Copy Share Image
Independence is a political concept, not a biological concept. — Margaret J. Wheatley Copy Share Image
In my time in the U.S. Senate, I tried to craft an energy policy... I will be part of President Obama's efforts… — Ken Salazar Copy Share Image
Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action-Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country… — Rabindranath Tagore Copy Share Image
Liberty can no more exist without virtue and independence than the body can live and move without a soul. — John Adams Copy Share Image
I think Berlin is always inspiring. I love being in Berlin. It feels like such a cool city, with so much culture… — Kate Nash Copy Share Image
A period of about twelve years measured the beat of the pendulum. After the Declaration of Independence, twelve years had been needed… — Henry Adams Copy Share Image
“St. John,” I said, “I think you are almost wicked to talk so. I am disposed to be as content as a… — Charlotte Brontë Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence is that sacred American text so full of meaning and purpose and yet quite empty if you examine… — Colson Whitehead Copy Share Image
Let no man dare, when I am dead. to charge me with dishonor; let no man attaint my memory by believing that… — Robert Emmet Copy Share Image
In marriage a little licence, a little independence there must be between people living together day in and day out in the… — Virginia Woolf Copy Share Image
I believe that being in a position, as a central bank, to influence economic growth does not mean losing independence. — Elvira Nabiullina Copy Share Image
“When it can be said by any country in the world, my poor are happy, neither ignorance nor distress is to be… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
I try really hard to give my kids as much independence as I can, caring mostly about their character: Are they kind?… — Elisabeth Shue Copy Share Image
“Today, we'll celebrate Independence Day using the backdrop of the sky as a canvas, the fireworks thrown against it bearing semblance to… — Ayokunle Falomo Copy Share Image
I believe that Greenland will achieve independence during the time I am still active in politics. — Aleqa Hammond Copy Share Image
Scotland is not a region of the U.K.; Scotland is a nation, and if we cannot protect our interests within a U.K.… — Nicola Sturgeon Copy Share Image
I often warn people: "Somewhere along the way, someone is going to tell you, 'There is no "I" in team.' What you… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
Why did the Articles [of Confederation] fail so completely? Most historians believe the founding fathers spent a great deal of their first… — Jon Stewart Copy Share Image
“The executive possesses means of distracting Parliament from its proper function; it seduces members by the offer of places and pensions, by… — J.G.A. Pocock Copy Share Image
“Marry me, Lada. It is the perfect solution." Lada laughed. Mehmed's smile grew, until he realized her laugh was not a sweet… — Kiersten White Copy Share Image
More than anything, I think my connection to the sea has really helped me develop my independence and a sense of the… — Diane Greene Copy Share Image
the right to marry whoever one wishes is an elementary human right ... Even political rights, like the right to vote, and… — Hannah Arendt Copy Share Image
It is not love that is to blame. But each of us has resistance to the very love we desire. We also… — Gay Hendricks Copy Share Image