The price for independence is often isolation and solitude.

The price for independence is often isolation and solitude.

. . . but while
I breathe Heaven's air, and Heaven looks down on me,
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. . . but while
I breathe Heaven's air, and Heaven looks down on me,
And smiles at my best meanings, I remain
Mistress of mine own self and mine own soul.

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

Voyager upon life's sea:--
To yourself be true,
And whate'er you lot may be,
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Voyager upon life's sea:--
To yourself be true,
And whate'er you lot may be,
Paddle your own canoe.

Injustice in the end produces independence.
[Fr., L'injustice a la fin produit l'independance.]

Injustice in the end produces independence.
[Fr., L'injustice a la fin produit l'independance.]

Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.

True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.

If you can look into the seeds of time
And say which grain will grow and which will not,
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If you can look into the seeds of time
And say which grain will grow and which will not,
Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear
Your favors nor your hate.