Quotes about Independence

safety. As Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote, "When the slave leaves bondage, his first act is to name himself.

I'm beginning to realize the pleasure of being a nothing-to-lose, take-no-shit older woman.

In short, these rebels punished their families, but only in the traditionally feminine way: they punished themselves.

Often asked why you're not married? Explain: I can't mate in captivity!

Above all, this country is our own. Nobody has to get up in the morning and worry what his neighbors think of him. Being a Jew is no problem here.

Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were brought forth under the inspiration of God to establish and maintain the freedom of the people of this nation. I said it, and I believe it to be true. There is a miracle in its establishment that cannot be explained in any other way.

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.

he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition.

A robust man cannot assist a weaker except that weaker is inclined to be helped, or even then the weak guy must grow to be robust of himself; he ought to, via his very own efforts, broaden the power which he admires in another. None however himself can modify his situation.

Al enseñar a los hombres y mujeres a ser buenos, les enseño a ser fuertes, libres y autosuficientes.

cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you. As

Until you can stand alone, looking for guidance neither to spirits nor mortals, gods nor men, but guiding yourself by the light of the truth within you, you are not unfettered and free, not altogether blessed. But do not mistake pride for self-reliance. To attempt to stand upon the crumbling foundation of pride is to be already fallen.