Quotes About Autonomy

No matter what the world around you wants, there is only one person you can be true to, and that is yourself.

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

The only people who can honestly claim to be completely free agents in matters of eros are those who have shielded themselves from its risks—at the cost of limiting their pleasures.

I don't wanna be a product of my environment; I want my environment to be a product of me.

I used to think that one of the great signs of security was the ability to just walk away.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

Control your own Destiny or somebody else will

When you own your choices, you own their consequences.

Just as you would when making a new work of art, don't ask for help or seek the judgment of others. You don't want to be subjected to another person's limitations or expectations.

Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances.

I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not. I'm really confused now.

Never do anything you don't want to do," he said, very slowly. "Never. You understand me?

There is nothing wrong in giving those you love more choices," she added. "It is only wrong if you try to blackmail or coax them into making the choice you prefer.

Do things in your own time. Everybody should like how they choose. We never know what goes behind the blinds.

Old women and cats do as they please.

I don't like needing anyone for anything.

No matter how close to yours another's steps have grown, in the end there is one dance you'll do alone.

I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own.

Most people are far more concerned that they can control their own bodies than they are about petitioning Congress.

I am grateful that I have rights in the proverbial public square--but, as a practical matter, my most cherished rights are those that I possess in my bedroom and hospital room and death chamber.

Depression and hopelessness are not the only reasons terminally ill patients wish to end their lives. Many individuals see nothing undignified about choosing to end their lives at the time and manner of their choosing and many view such a choice as the meaningful culmination of a good life.

Marriage has just never interested me.

What would Bob think? That's the question. I need to get you a bumper sticker that says WHAT WOULD BOB THINK?" "I don't need the bumper sticker because it's already stamped on my brain and I wish it wasn't. It shouldn't matter so much what he thinks. This is my life without him," she said.

Here the work had a beginning and an end, like house painting or carpentry, and if she didn't want to talk to anyone, she didn't have to.