Quotes About Independence

He that has his chains knocked off, and the prison doors set open to him, is perfectly at liberty, because he may either go or stay, as he best likes; though his preference be determined to stay, by the darkness of the night, or illness of the weather, or want of other lodging.

Children have as much mind to show that they are free, that their own good actions come from themselves, that they are absolute and independent, as any of the proudest of you grown men, think of them as you please.

Women are women and can't help themselves.

A secretary is not a thing Wound by key, pulled by string. Her pad is to write in, And not spend the night in, If that's what you plan to enjoy.

What do you believe is worse? Living life alone, lacking in popularity or changing yourself to be accepted by others? I think the latter is worse, and I believe it is much more important to think for yourself than to allow others to control you with their opinions. I think it's a sign of weakness to allow others to think for you just to be accepted.

Sometimes it's nice to have a man around the house. But a dog will clean the dishes.

I'd rather be pissed off then pissed on.

I don't need no PMS. I can bitch under my own steam.

It's not as if I don't like men, I just have more respect for my washing machine.

I ain't taking no more rides on the stupid train.

A woman needs a man like a tuba needs a cucumber.

Marriage: just say no.

If everything's the same, then there aren't any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and decide things!

There is a subtle difference between being a prisoner and being a slave. I don't mistake either for being free.

As Freya Stark herself had put it: 'To be treated with consideration is, in the case of female travellers, too often synonymous with being prevented from doing what one wants.

To be treated with consideration is, in the case of female travellers, too often synonymous with being prevented from doing what one wants.

In all my years of coaching, I have never been successful using somebody else's play.

Some need a whip and others a pat on the back and others are better off when they are ignored.

I am I. And I won't subordinate my taste to the unanimous judgment of mankind.

My life shall be free and broad and great, and I will not be the slave to the sense delights which chained my ancient ancestry. I reject the heritage. I break the entail. And who are you to say I am unwise?

When I face myself, I go, "You have a fear of really being on your own. So you know what? That's what we're gonna do right now."

I'm not stupid. I would like to have some businesses that grow so I won't have to be out there on the road when I'm 44.

I only do what my gut tells me to. I think it's smart to listen to other people's advice, but at the end of the day, you're the only one who can tell you what's right for you.

Red Riding Hood ran from her wolf," he told her with an edge of amusement. "Red Riding Hood didn´t know what the hell she was missing