Best 1080 quotes in «independence quotes» category

I'm going to steal the Declaration of Independence.

I'm in love with this country called "America." I'm a huge fan of America. I'm one of those annoying fans - you know, the ones that read the cd notes and follow you into bathrooms and ask you all kinds of annoying questions about why you didn't live up to that. I'm that kind of fan. I've read the Declaration of Independence, and I've read the Constitution of the United States, and they are some liner notes, dude.

I'm still producing scripted features, and I am already working on a new documentary project with Norman Lear and Lara Bergthold. It is about the Declaration of Independence and the relevance of the document today. And it will be fun and engaging - I promise!

I'm totally committed to the cause of individuality. That's the only thing I stand by: independence.

I'm very, very strong on energy independence, as you know, and I think that's the most conservative position. And I have the most conservative position on that.

I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.

In 1995, Russia virtually gave Chechnya de facto statehood and independence even though, de jure, it didn't recognize Chechnya as an independent state. And I would like to emphasize strongly that Russia withdrew all of its troops, we moved the prosecutors, we moved all the police, dismantled all the courts, completely, 100 percent.

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed, America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence.

In a world of fugitives, the person taking the opposite direction will appear to run away.

In commemoration of the fact that France was our ally in securing independence the citizens of that nation joined with the citizens of the United States in placing in New York harbor an heroic statue representing Liberty enlightening the world. What course shall our nation pursue? Send the statue of Liberty back to France and borrow from England a statue of William the Conqueror?

In case Japan ventures to attack the Mongolian People's Republic, seeking to destroy its independence, we will have to assist the Mongolian People's Republic.

Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.

Independence can be tough. Without a studio to back you up, when you finish a feature and want to start a new project you have to start from zero.

[Independence Day] was a sweet, sweet job, because it was one of those big surprises.

Independence is a very subjective assessment.

Independence was a big, big thing for me. I saw my voice as a way out - when my parents fought, I'd run up to my room, put on The Sound of Music, open the window and sing out. My voice was my escape.

Independence can only be obtained and secured by a nation that has its spirit raging with determination: independence or death!

Independence doesn't - doesn't equate to moderates. Millions of independents are pro-life. Millions of independents believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

Independence in the end is the fruit of injustice.

Independence is not a whim or an ambition. It is the necessary condition of our survival as an ethnic group.

Independent films are very hard to get made, but I'm lucky enough to get them made, so I'm going to keep doing it. I like my independence. I like being able to tell a story the way I want to tell a story. I don't like developing it with a team. I like coming to a story and deciding whether I want to do it or not.

India Conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.

Individuals, like nations, must have suitable broad and natural boundaries, even a considerable neutral ground, between them.

Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner.

Independent bread gives independent morals: - while pecuniary dependence makes moral subserviency; - So get money - get wealth

Independence is all very well, but we animals never allow our friends to make fools of themselves beyond a certain limit; and that limit you've reached

Independence is a state of mind. Independence is spirit without category.

Independence is happiness.

Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended.

Independence is not a static condition; it is a continuous conquest, and in order to reach not only freedom, but also strength, and the perfecting on one's powers, it is necessary to follow this path of unremitting toil.

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth.

India has two million gods, and worships them all. In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire.

India must achieve the real goal'that is energy independence or an economy which will function well within total freedom from oil, gas or coal imports.

I need to worship because without it I can forget that I have a Big God beside me and live in fear. I need to worship because without it I can forget his calling and begin to live in a spirit of self-preoccupation. I need to worship because without it I lose a sense of wonder and gratitude and plod through life with blinders on. I need worship because my natural tendency is toward self-reliance and stubborn independence.

I never wanted to express my independence by dressing in a particularly masculine way or appear particularly boyish.

Independence is not an option for us. Remember, God existed without us.

Independence is the only gauge of human virtue and value. What a man is and makes of himself; not what he has or hasn’t done for others. There is no substitute for personal dignity.

Independence must be accompanied by a social revolution

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.

in freeing myself from the romantic dream of finding another man to come along and rescue me, I learned that no one can rescue me except myself.

In imperialism nothing fails like success. If the conqueror oppresses his subjects, they will become fanatical patriots, and sooner or later have their revenge; if he treats them well, and governs them for their good, they will multiply faster than their rulers, till they claim their independence.

In July, 1892, fate suddenly granted me financial independence.

In my time in the U.S. Senate, I tried to craft an energy policy... I will be part of President Obama's efforts to achieve energy independence and enhance the landscape. I am also part of his reform agenda.

In my experience at least, the large public universities do not fall behind in fostering creativity and independence; often the contrary.

In marriage a little licence, a little independence there must be between people living together day in and day out in the same house.

In name we had the Declaration of Independence in 1776; but we gave the lie by our acts to the words of the Declaration of Independence until 1865; and words count for nothing except in so far as they represent acts.

In some things, we Americans leave to other countries the carrying out of the principle that stands at the head of our Declaration of Independence.

I note that many British MEPs belonging to the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have used all their time in Parliament to work against the institution of which they are members. I would not presume to advise them on what they should or should not do. However, since the UK could not leave the EU fast enough as far as they were concerned, I can imagine that they will not stay any longer than they have to.

Insanity is a perfectly natural adjustment to a totally unnatural and negative environment.