Quotes about Independence

“Americans' information independence is under attack, whether it's the repeal of net neutrality or the repeal of broadband privacy protections.”

“It's painful to see that after Independence, India hasn't won a single Olympic medal in athletics.”

“We made 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' about the war of independence and the civil war, which were the pivotal moments of Irish history, really. 'Jimmy's Hall' would seem to be a smaller story 10 years later.”

“Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence.”

“I have grown up in a family where every one is a part of the defence forces, so freedom and everything related to independence runs deep down my veins.”

“For many young women, the dream of independence and a home of their own is a tantalising goal, while a lifetime devoted solely to catering for another person's needs would be hard to countenance.”

“The American War of Independence is the expulsion of the intrusive elements, alien to the American essence. If American reality is the reinvention of itself, whatever is found in any way irreducible or unassimilable is not American.”

“If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary.”

“Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence Of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom & Father of the University of Virginia.”

“The reason I say 'never say never' is because I do not think that there should be another independence referendum in Scotland - I do not think it's in their interest - but on the other hand, I am a big believer in devolution.”

“I don't want to be any more interesting than I am. I love the life that I get to live, which is one of real independence and privacy and autonomy.”

“In retrospect, I have come to recognise just how astounding my mother was during our childhood. She kept a woodwork shop and made beautiful furniture, as well as raising the pair of us in a society dominated by men. There really is nothing like war to reveal the power of patriarchy, but she always retained her independence.”

“Our clients value our independence as the leading partner of both the established providers and emerging players.”

“I believe the absolute majority of Hongkongers have never felt that Hong Kong independence is a viable option.”

“It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.”