Quotes about Sovereignty

If Thou canst do something with us and through us, then please, God, do something without us! Bypass us and take up a people who now know Thee not!

An old Scot used to say to us, 'If He is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all.

The moon and other celestial bodies should be free for exploration and use by all countries. No country should be permitted to advance a claim of sovereignty.

For the Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work.

God himself is not secure, having given man dominion over his work.

Except if it has some historical meaning for them to have Tibet under their control. I don't understand why [ Chinese] want it so much.

Jesus won the war, and the rest of history is simply mopping up.

Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness] it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government...

Our properties within our own territories [should not] be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own.

Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of my administration has been minding my own business.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

Most people want Jesus as a consultant rather than a King, and He does not come that way.