quotations about independence
Freedom is the crux of self-respect. It is difficult to feel good about ourselves when we are unnaturally dependent on someone or something.
DAVID J. LIEBERMAN
Find Out Who's Normal and Who's Not
Love is generally confused with dependence. Those of us who have grown in true love know that we can love only in proportion to our capacity for independence.
FRED ROGERS
The World According to Mister Rogers
Independence is my happiness, the world is my country and my religion is to do good.
THOMAS PAINE
Rights of Man