Quotes About Independence

In my soul, I am free.

Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone.

The creation of freedom for oneself and a sacred "No" even to duty -- for that, my brothers, the lion is needed.

Perhaps it was freedom itself that choked her.

Freedom requires guns.

A man is as free as he chooses to make himself, never an atom freer.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude.

Because to take away a man's freedom of choice, even his freedom to make the wrong choice, is to manipulate him as though he were a puppet and not a person.

To realize that new world we must prefer the values of freedom and equality above all other values - above personal wealth, technical power and nationalism.

Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency.

For you who no longer possess it, freedom is everything, for us who do, it is merely an illusion.

What do you suppose will satisfy the soul, except to walk free and own no superior?

We need a free media, not just freedom of speech.

They can ta'k our lives but they can never ta'k our freedom!' Now there's a battle cry not designed by a clear thinker

Liberty is not merely a privilege to be conferred; it is a habit to be acquired.

O Liberty...! is it well To leave the gates unguarded?

Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries should not wait for permission.

Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom.

I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.

I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.

For what is liberty but the unhampered translation of will into act?

In fashion, there are so many gangs, if you identify too much with one, you get caught - I would lose my freedom.

We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.