Quotes about Independence

As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.

As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.

Self worth cannot be verified by others. You are worthy because you say it is so. If you depend on others for your value it is other-worth.

"The twins no longer derive their sustenance from Nature's founts - in short," said Mr. Micawber, in one of his bursts of confidence, "they are weaned..."

it's easy to stand in the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone

My greatest ambition is to have a career without becoming a career woman.

If thinking men would have the courage to think for themselves, and to speak what they think, it would be found they do not differ in religious opinions as much as is supposed.

The loss of liberty to a generous mind is worse than death.

For people who have long-term disabilities, one of the best things we can do is to provide tools that allow them to resume "normal" activity.

She must come through on her own," said Ruwach calmly. "Others can call her, and I can make it accessible for her, but she must make the choice on her own.

In one case, you're hoping someone else will do the right thing. In the other case, you're directing your own life, even if someone else does something stupid. Guess which path is going to be more successful.

Lord, I realize that I have tended toward the independence described in this chapter. Before I go one step further, I want to settle this issue with You. I repent, and I ask Your forgiveness for having this "boastful pride of life"—this tendency to seek independence from You and Your plans for me. I want to reverse that now. Lord, I make this declaration to You: By Your grace, I will live from now on in willing dependence upon You. Amen.