There is a danger to judicial independence when people have no understanding of how the judiciary fits into the constitutional scheme. David Souter constitutionaldangerfit 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
We must have constantly present in our minds the difference between independence and liberty. Liberty is a right of doing whatever the laws permit, and if a citizen could do what they forbid he would no longer be possessed of liberty. Charles de Montesquieu citizenconstantlydifference share on social
Self-determination could mean independence, confederacy, federal and autonomy. Jalal Talabani autonomyconfederacydetermination Change image and share on social
I should like to know if, taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that all men are equal upon principle, you begin making exceptions to it, where will you stop? If one man says it does not mean a Negro, why not another say it does not mean some other man? Abraham Lincoln begindeclarationdeclare 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
Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it. Ian Smith decisiondeclareindependence Change image and 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
I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet. Susan B. Anthony earnearthgirl 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
