Independence is the only way Scotland can realise its full political and cultural potential in the 21st century. Tariq Ali 21stcenturycultural Change image and share on social
If the Scottish people decide to opt for independence, it would not be a good idea for Scotland to maintain a very rigid link to the pound. Mohamed El-Erian decidegoodidea Change image and share on social
The most dangerous thing in the world is the sin of self-reliance and the stupor of worldliness. John Piper dangerousreliancesin Change image and share on social
As long as the United States - and the world - gets its oil from the Middle East, we will be drawn into the endless crises that seem endemic to the region. American energy independence would not only liberate us, it would also drive down the worldwide price of oil. Kathleen Troia McFarland americancrisisdraw share on social
In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain. Mike Crapo advocatebritaincommon Change image and share on social
I don't feel we need to be independent for me to feel confident in my Scottish identity. I think Scotland is pretty comfortable in its identity. We won't need independence to preserve it... if we don't become independent, it won't disappear; it isn't under existential threat. Nicola Sturgeon comfortableconfidentdisappear share on social
I remember that during the period leading up to independence in Angola in 1975, I was the only correspondent there at all for three months. Ryszard Kapuscinski angolacorrespondentindependence Change image and share on social
For the first half of this century, High Court judges have been cautious to the point of timidity in expressing any criticism of governmental action; the independence of the judiciary has been of a decidedly subordinate character. Ferdinand Mount actioncautiouscentury share on social
Independence doesn't mean you decide the way you want. Stephen Breyer decideindependence Change image and share on social
In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli. Howard Zinn declarationforeignhang Change image and share on social
