for those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my contempt, for they were given read more

for those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my contempt, for they were given a large brain by accident when a spinal chord would have sufficed.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

The price for independence is often isolation and solitude.

The price for independence is often isolation and solitude.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Hail! Independence, hail! Heaven's next best gift,
To that of life and an immortal soul!

Hail! Independence, hail! Heaven's next best gift,
To that of life and an immortal 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.

I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
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I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
As is a man were author of himself
And knew no other kin.

You have to do it yourself, no one else will do it for you. You must work out your own read more

You have to do it yourself, no one else will do it for you. You must work out your own salvation.

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.