Harry Truman, who was a Bible-believing Christian Zionist, defied the secretary of state he so admired, George C. Marshall, and won a place in Israel's history by recognizing the new state 11 minutes after it declared its independence in 1948. Elliott Abrams admirebelievebible share on social
My grand affair appears settled, for America is certain of her independence, humanity has gained her cause, and liberty will never be without a place of refuge. Marquis de Lafayette affairamericaappear Change image and share on social
Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness. David Cameron britaincharacterizeindependence Change image and share on social
We do need a return to individual integrity, self-reliance, and old-fashioned gumption. We really do. Robert M. Pirsig fashiongumptionindividual Change image and share on social
I am a very independent person, and I, you know, I maintain that independence, but, you know, certain things - I mean, it takes, you know, it's just much easier for other people if other people can help you every now and again. Sue Townsend easyindependenceindependent share on social
Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy. Benjamin Disraeli analogyindependencemiracle Change image and share on social
My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent. Ruth Bader Ginsburg independentladymean Change image and share on social
The only holiday of independence which I can never leave out is the celebration of the independence of the Jewish State of Israel. Milos Zeman celebrationholidayindependence Change image and share on social
We cannot forget that our flag received its first foreign salute from a Dutch officer, nor that the Province of Friesland gave to our independence its first formal recognition. Seth Low dutchflagforeign Change image and share on social
