The possession of land seems to be a greater gratification to the pride and independence of men. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
America was born out of a desire for self-determination, a longing for the human dignity that only independence can bring. — Maurice Saatchi Copy Share Image
I've been writing about Vermont independence for nearly ten years... and, more often than not, it was for an audience of one. — Thomas Naylor Copy Share Image
Self-reliance leads to intellectual independence. Each man must think for himself, must train the mind to think, must habituate the soul to… — Ameen Rihani Copy Share Image
There's a way to express femininity and independence and strength without going for hanging fruit. — Iliza Shlesinger Copy Share Image
I play a curator, the most American part you can think of. My work is to protect the Declaration of Independence. I… — Diane Kruger Copy Share Image
True independence is not a gift to be received. It can't be a hand-out to people. It must be an achievement by… — Y. C. James Yen Copy Share Image
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
While the Soviet Union has imposed its rule on its neighbours and drawn an iron curtain between east and west, we in… — Margaret Thatcher Copy Share Image
Bubbles and crashes are textbook examples of collective decision making gone wrong. In a bubble, all of the conditions that make groups… — James Surowiecki Copy Share Image
The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights.… — Woodrow Wilson Copy Share Image
Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they… — P. T. Barnum Copy Share Image
Independence used to be the ticket for liberty. But today, security and freedom, whether it's in the Arab Spring, whether it's in… — Benjamin Barber Copy Share Image
Everyone is born with the power to choose for themselves; to lead a life on their own premises, without any restrictions as… — Mathias Folsted Copy Share Image
The first and foremost priority is to finish the unfinished task which the founding fathers of India set out for us at… — Manmohan Singh Copy Share Image
“Jo couldn’t even lose her heart in a decorous manner, but sternly tried to quench her feelings, and failing to do so,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“If you can swing it, getting arrested is the high point of the Fourth of July. Also, the reading of the Declaration… — Leila Sales Copy Share Image
“It took the mountain top, it seems to me now, to give me the sensation of independence. It was as if I'd… — Eudora Welty Copy Share Image
Socrates was the chief saint of the Stoics throughout their history ; his attitude at the time of his trial, his refusal… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Belonging to a group can provide the child with a variety of resources that an individual friendship often cannot--a sense of collective… — Zick Rubin Copy Share Image
“You yearn to stay in this in-between place, where the beauty of the times you have freshly bade farewell to is still… — Agnes Chew Copy Share Image
I don't believe in democracy. In the second place, neither did our white forefathers. I believe, as they did, in a republican… — George Lincoln Rockwell Copy Share Image
One of the things that I loved about when I met my husband was that he picked me up and he paid… — Sutton Foster Copy Share Image
“And if we succeed... If we somehow accomplish this thing that seems so impossible, it will be the most glorious victory imaginable.… — Dean Devlin Copy Share Image
I want to emphasize the fact that the independence of Kosovo should and will be recognized. — Ibrahim Rugova Copy Share Image
I will always be possessive about creative independence - why is why I can't work with stars. I don't even let actors… — Luv Ranjan Copy Share Image
“when it comes to the question of dependence or independence!—At any rate, it must be better to have only one to please… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
I equally dislike the favor of the public with the love of a woman - they are both a cloying treacle to… — John Keats Copy Share Image
“Freedom in Christ produces a healthy independence from peer pressure, people-pleasing, and the bondage of human respect.” — Brennan Manning Copy Share Image
“The essence of independence has been to think and act according to standards from within , not without : to follow one's… — Nicholas Tharcher Copy Share Image
“Daemons had minds of their own, which could never be harnessed, even by those who sheltered them.” — Curtis Bill Pepper Copy Share Image
I enjoy the independence of single-handling a boat. I like controlling the elements, making the wind and the waves and the water… — Gerry Schwartz Copy Share Image
“Chances are no matter how bad your troubles seem to be, someone somewhere, with less resilience, has successfully conquered a more severe… — Gary Hopkins Copy Share Image
Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended. — Chaim Weizmann Copy Share Image
“I don't believe I shall ever marry; I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in any… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
You only maintain true independence when you have YOUR OWN tests to pass, not someone else's. — Aubrey ODay Copy Share Image
Scotland needs comedy more than ever. With the independence debate, finally after 300 years, reaching room temperature. — Rory Bremner Copy Share Image
“To be successfully independent, you must view life as if all of your love ones are dead and the world is against… — John Yang aka Private83 Copy Share Image
Offshore drilling is not the solution to U.S. energy independence, and I am against opening parts of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic… — Deb Haaland Copy Share Image
Artists have no less talents than ever, their taste, their vision, their sentiment are often interesting; they are mighty in their independence… — George Santayana Copy Share Image