Quotes About Independence

I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.

Just because she sends you guilt doesn't mean you have to accept delivery.

Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.

two hundred years ago, the philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe succinctly summarized this sentiment: "Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.

And when that happens, the only control you have is how you deal with that stick—your way, not the way others say you should.

Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but nothing is more frightening than to be divested of a crutch. —James Baldwin

Kids and freedom are mutually exclusive.

After all, two hundred years ago, the philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe succinctly summarized this sentiment: "Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.

philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe succinctly summarized this sentiment: "Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.

A spider reaches the liberty of space by means of its own thread.

I had wanted to get married, but I realized now that I never wanted to be a 'wife.

The only place I see you headed, Grady, is where you want to go. Wherever that might be. You're in control of your life. You have it in you to achieve whatever you set your mind to. And don't let Drew or anybody else tell you different.

Mary Woolley wasn't only a suffragist; she was also a feminist. Feminism is not a prejudice, she said, It is a principle.

Wonder Woman' is gifted with tremendous physical strength—but unlike Superman she can be injured." Marston went on, " Ã¢â'¬ËœWonder Woman' has bracelets welded on her wrists; with these she can repulse bullets. But if she lets any man weld chains on these bracelets, she loses her power. This, says Dr. Marston, is what happens to all women when they submit to a man's domination.

Ah, the old don't-need-a-man thing. I love that line. I mean it sounds great, and girls love to say that stuff because it makes them sound all strong and independent. But it's not actually true, is it? Deep down they're panicking, getting more and more desperate, and the next thing you know, they're hurling themselves into a new relationship.

You already know he's a pathetic excuse for a man and you deserve better.

This was the next phase of her life and from now on, she wasn't going to take any rubbish from anyone. From now on she was going to decide what she wanted and go for it.

finally she feels free - not perfect, not problem free, just free

I've given up men. It's true. At first, I was just going to give up attorneys, but that seemed immature - and far too exclusive, so I'm playing it safe and giving up all the penis-carrying humans.

Men exist because a vibrator can't fix a flat tire. On second thought, I should just buy a AAA card...

I'm not defined by what people think of me. My happiness comes from within.

Maddie swallowed hard and tried to channel… which actress? Damn, she couldn't think of an actress to save her life! She was on her own.

Don't ever wait around for your life. Go get what you want. Because believe me, no one's going to give it to you.

Is there anyone there with you? she asked. He turned his phone so she could see that he was in his bedroom at Vallejo Street, alone except for Pita sleeping on his pillow. I thought she wasn't allowed on your pillow. She's not, he said. But apparently she's the ruler and I'm just her bitch.