Best 1080 quotes in «independence quotes» category

I have come to the conclusion that the modern interpretation of the Declaration of Independence is something like this: I am as good as those that think themselves better and a long sight better than those who only think themselves as good.

I have seen white settlers in Africa who had sworn that they would never sit down to table with those "smelly blacks" sit down quite happily with half-nude tribesmen once a country achieves independence. It is the context of power which changes behavior and transmutes antipathy into sympathy.

I hope every person who reads or hears this will take the time to go back and read the Declaration of Independence. Only by recapturing the spirit of independence can we ensure our government never resembles the one from which the American States declared their separation.

I hope that the economic, financial and trade blockade against Cuba will be lifted, so that the economy can grow and wages can rise. But I also hope that we will not compromise our independence and become weak, and that we will never betray our ideals of equality and social justice. This is what our parents fought for, and we owe it to them.

I knew that collaborating on songwriting would be difficult for a lot of people, because I was known very much, for my independence and the fact that I wrote these quirky songs that were not typical structure, not typical sound - you know, really original stuff.

I like independence, I like creating my own world, not being in a system. There are more possibilities, I think.

I learned that in each of us there burns a flame of independence that must never be allowed to go out. That as long as it exists within us we cannot be destroyed.

I'm going to steal the Declaration of Independence.

I like to be able to do things on my own. I'm a big boy. I can drive myself to an appearance or get on a plane. I like a little bit of independence...

I love indie record stores, man. I love anything that's about independence and preserving the brand of good music.

I'm a big fan of community, and I think independence is over-rated.

I loved the bike because it gave me some measure of independence that I did not have.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.