Quotes by Independence Self-sufficiency, independence, the capacity to stand apart, to differ, to resist, and to defy-all are modes of being human. Abraham Joshua Heschel independence being-human self You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves. Abraham Lincoln independence character people Do not destroy that immortal emblem of humanity, the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Lincoln independence freedom humanity I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Lincoln independence feelings spring What constitutes the bulwark of our own liberty and independence? Abraham Lincoln civic-minded independence liberty The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Abraham Lincoln independence unions war In those days, our Declaration of Independence was held sacred by all, and thought to include all; but now, to aid in the making the bondage of the negro universal and eternal, it is assailed, and sneered at, and construed, and hawked at, and torn, till, if its framers could rise from their graves, they could not at all recognize it. Abraham Lincoln slavery independence sacred There is, first, the desire for strength, for achievement, for adequacy, for confidence in the face of the world, and for independence and freedom. Secondly, we have what we may call the desire for reputation or prestige Abraham Maslow independence achievement desire July 4th is Independence Day in the U.S., and it is celebrated in a truly American way by blowing things up and taking a day off from work. Adam C. Engst independence days-off 4th-of-july At the age of three my grand aunt proclaimed her independence by categorically refusing to have her feet bound, resolutely tearing off the bandages as fast as they were applied. Adeline Yen Mah aunt independence feet Cycling also offers a sense of independence, of being able to get up and go wherever and whenever you want. That's invaluable. Adrian Bell cycling independence want When I had independence, it was a constant battle within me to figure out when am I on my own. And also the insecurity that my life engendered, especially as a freelance cartoonist, kept me in a constant state of anxiety as to whether I am going to be able to meet my financial obligations. Al Jaffee independence insecurity anxiety Resisting conformity and developing some small eccentricities are among the steps to independence and self-confidence. Al MacInnis self-confidence independence education Nothing important was ever accomplished without chutzpah. Columbus had chutzpah. The signers of the Declaration of Independence had chutzpah. Don't ever aim doubt at yourself. Laugh at yourself, but don't doubt yourself. Alan Alda independence doubt laughing You can't have it both ways. Either our rights come from God, as our Declaration of Independence says, or they come from human choice. If they come from human choice, then our whole way of life is meaningless, it has no foundation. Alan Keyes independence choices rights I am proud that [I was] , , , enabled to guide this great talent . . . towards the superb fulfillment of its individual potentialities, towards the greatest independence. Alban Berg independence music proud Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. Albert Camus independence 4th-of-july freedom A craving for freedom and independence is generated only in a man still living on hope. Albert Camus craving independence men Independence is earned by a few words of cheap confidence Albert Camus independence few-words There are few enough people with sufficient independence to see the weaknesses and follies of their contemporaries and remain themselves untouched by them. Albert Einstein independence individuality people 1234567891011»