I think that you have to do everything you can do to empower girls when they are young, from their education, to their successful independence, to their sexual self-knowledge. Susie Bright educationempowergirl Change image and share on social
The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the constitutions of the several states, and the organic laws of the territories all alike propose to protect the people in the exercise of their God-given rights. Not one of them pretends to bestow rights. Susan B. Anthony alikebestowconstitution share on social
It's never been a point of reference to look to a man. It's not always a good thing, I suppose, but I think independence is always preferable to dependence. Catherine Tate dependencegoodindependence Change image and share on social
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized. Arlen Specter alitobigconfirm Change image and share on social
I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised. Alfredo Stroessner completecountryexercise Change image and share on social
We shall be forced to attempt planned and directed research employing hundreds of workers for many years, and this cannot be done without risking the loss of independence and originality. This is a serious and fundamental obstacle but it may be overcome in two ways. John Desmond Bernal attemptdirectemploy share on social
It is probable that England will look favorably upon the independence of the Philippines, for it will open their ports to her and afford greater freedom to her commerce. Jose Rizal affordcommerceengland Change image and share on social
True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right. Brigham Young existfreedomindependence Change image and share on social
Mr. Speaker, high natural gas prices and the summer spike in gasoline prices serve as a stark reminder that the path to energy independence is a long and arduous one. Judy Biggert arduousenergygasoline Change image and share on social
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence; Madison wrote not only the United States Constitution, or at least most of it, but also the most searching commentary on it that has ever appeared. Each of them served as president of the United States for eight years. What they had to say to each other has to command attention. Edmund Morgan appearattentioncommand share on social