It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever. Daniel Webster blessdieforever 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
You go back and you read your Constitution. You read your Declaration of Independence. And you will see that the only people who could decide these freedoms were white males who owned property, and all the rest of us were excluded. John Trudell backconstitutiondecide share on social
My parents were the ones who gave me the independence, who gave me the spark to do anything that you set your mind to, as all parents should do for their kids. Marlee Matlin giveindependencekid Change image and share on social
'But,' say the puling, pusillanimous cowards, 'we shall be subject to a long and bloody war if we declare independence.' On the contrary, I affirm it the only step that can bring the contest to a speedy and happy issue. Samuel Adams affirmbloodybring share on social
And if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and enjoy borrowing books. Sarah Jessica Parker bookborrowcard Change image and share on social
Throughout the day no time for memorandums now. Go ahead! Liberty and independence forever. Davy Crockett aheaddayforever Change image and share on social
The weakness in traditional Scottish nationalism lay in its own inability to grasp that identity could not be the only factor in the march to independence. Tariq Ali factorgraspidentity Change image and share on social
Independence I have long considered as the grand blessing of life, the basis of every virtue; and independence I will ever secure by contracting my wants, though I were to live on a barren heath. Mary Wollstonecraft barrenbasisbless Change image and share on social
I hold that there is a mysterious connection between the fate of this country and that of Mexico; so much so that her independence and capability of sustaining herself are almost as essential to our prosperity and the maintenance of our institutions as they are to hers. John C. Calhoun capabilityconnectioncountry share on social