Independence Quotes

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

The child's conquests of independence are the basic steps in what is called his 'natural development'.

Freedom fighters don't always win, but they're always right.

Away with the idea of getting independence first, and looking for liberty afterwards... Our liberties, once lost, may be lost forever.

A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed

The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.

Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India.

Independence is useful, but caring attitudes and behaviors shrivel up in a culture where each person is responsible only for himself.

A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.

Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence.

The basic human rights documents-the American Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man-were written by political, not by religious, leaders.

Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.

It takes a great deal of courage and independence to decide to design your own image instead of the one that society rewards, but it gets easier as you go along.

I admire [Alex] Salmond in many ways but my problem with him has always been this independence thing within the EU, which is rubbish.

I'd rather die my way than live yours.

Be an independent thinker at all times, and ignore anyone who attempts to define you in a limiting way.

Let us march immediately, and never lay down our arms until we obtain our independence.

The idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence

Liberty sets the mind free, fosters independence and unorthodox thinking and ideas. But it does not offer instant prosperity or happiness and wealth to everyone.

Each string of a wind harp responds with a different note to the same breeze. What activity makes you personally resonate most strongly, most deeply?

Even if everyone elseIs not doing good,I alone will.Even if everyone elseis doing wrong,I alone will not.

The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought.

No, his mind is not for rent To any God or government Always hopeful yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is.

Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind, and therefore independence of all social, political or religious prejudice... It loves one thing only... truth.

The future woman must have a life work and economic independence. She must have the right of motherhood at her own discretion.

India has two million gods, and worships them all. In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire.

Independence-is loyalty to one's best self and principles, and this is often disloyalty to the general idols and fetishes.

The strength of this country lies in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech and thought.

What you perceive as "liberal" is my independence to choose what i do, with whom, and when. Moreover, it also means that i may choose not to do it, with anyone, ever.

Mass civil disobedience was for the attainment of independence.

Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence.

People are longing to rediscover true community. We have had enough of loneliness, independence and competition.

All Americans mourn the passing of the author of the Declaration of Independence, George Jefferson.

The Declaration of Independence is so lucid were afraid of it today. It scares the hell out of every modern bureaucrat, because it tells them there comes a time when we must stop taking orders.

There are worse places to be than on your own.

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it

And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.

We all have our own battles to fight, and sometimes we have to go it alone. I'm stronger than you think, you'd be surprised.

The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity

The desire for freedom and independence becomes more of an issue for many men in relationships, whereas interdependence and connection become more of an issue for many women.

Extreme independence is as destructive to a relationship as total dependence.

The 1916 uprising was kind of the most important rebellion in Ireland's fight for independence that had been going on for 700 years. So it's a very important moment in history for us.

Be a lamp unto yourselves! Work out your liberation with diligence! Fill your mind with compassion!

No one can be free unless he is independent. Therefore, the first active manifestations of the child's individual liberty must be so guided that through this activity he may arrive at independence.

I learned that in each of us there burns a flame of independence that must never be allowed to go out. That as long as it exists within us we cannot be destroyed.

I have served one idea, marched under one banner - war against all imposed authority - against every kind of deprivation of freedom, in the name of the absolute independence of the individual.

Yours is only what you always have on you.

It is not difficult to be unconventional in the eyes of the world when your unconventionality is but the convention of your set.

The revolution will not be televised.