Quotes About Independence

In contrast, solid self-esteem depends on nothing outside the self.

I never loved anyone so much that I thought it would last. In fact, I never felt I could give up my life of freedom to become a man's housekeeper. (Susan B. Anthony being interviewed by Nellie Bly)

that is the way of life—people coming and going. A poor excuse for a father I would be if I held you back and kept you from blooming.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

Because, Mom, I'm really proud of you for finally standing up for yourself and ending things with Daddy.

Parentified children learn to take responsibility for themselves and others early on. They tend to fade into the woodwork and let others take center stage. This extends into adulthood - adult children may put others' needs before their own. They may have difficulty accepting care and attention.

You're perfectly capable of learning. You mustn't listen to people who don't know you. Listen to what you know, yourself.

Miss Smith opened the back door. "Ada," she called, "come here, please." Right. I pretended I hadn't heard, and turned Butter so our backsides faced her.

The Swiss Family Robinson.

We'd escaped. Mam, Hitlers bombs, my one-room prison. Everything. Crazy or not, I was free.

Ada, please," she said, looking up, "I am not on exhibit in a zoo.

Find satisfaction in yourself first before you ever start seeking it from anyone else.

If you're lookin' for a helpin' hand, try the one at the end of your arm.

Better than being slave to a man who has no regard for me other than a broodmare for his children. (Rowena) True. I should hate to be a broodmare for a man. (Stryder)

I want to be alone. (Sin) Well, how fine is that? Here it is our wedding day and you wish to spend it alone. Fine, then, call me shoe leather and have done with it. (Callie) I beg your pardon? Call you what? (Sin) Shoe leather. You know, the inconsequential matter that you treat upon without thought. (Callie)

Adieu, my ladies. If you ever venture to Scotland…leave the husbands at home. (Braden)

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, one cannot do without in life. All wants are dispensable as long as one can absent oneself.

How could you bear to refuse it?" Seven felt warm tears rising to her eyes, and slowly she reached out for Riley's hands. Her eyes were glistening, as well, as she accepted Seven's hand. "My individuality had become more important to me than the perfection the Caeliar were offering," Seven replied.

I kept my arms around Joi and my face buried deep in her hair while I waited for Peter Pan to slip through the window. I thought I needed him to tell me what I should do. But he never showed up. He left me alone with a girl who smelled of jasmine and cocoa butter. And before I fell asleep, I finally realized that was more than enough.

I'm an adult and this is my house. I can grow what I like in my garden. Wear what I choose. What difference does it make what you or anyone else thinks of as normal? Why the f should I care if you approve?

Her good, solid, middle-class mother had tried so hard to iron out her rough edges—and blamed herself when she realized she hadn't succeeded. Those rough edges had rubbed quite a few people the wrong way. Somehow Jo had always sensed those weren't the kind of people she wanted around her. And as she grew older, she saw that those who wanted girls to be docile and disciplined were often the same people who took advantage of them.

For the first time in my life, I was alone. And for the first time in my life, I knew what the hell I was doing.

Kat was my best friend and my family for ten whole years, but I don't think I ever spoke her name in front of my parents. She belonged to my world, not theirs. She was none of Grant and Irene's business.