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When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one
people to dissolve the political bands which read more
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one
people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them
with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the
separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of
Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of
mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel
them to the separation.
We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the
Pursuit of Happiness--That to secure these Rights, Governments
are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the
the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive to these Ends, it is the Right of
the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new
Government, laying its foundation on such Principles and
and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem
most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. . . .
. . . but while
I breathe Heaven's air, and Heaven looks down on me,
And smiles read more
. . . 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 man least dependent upon the morrow goes to meet the morrow most cheerfully
The man least dependent upon the morrow goes to meet the morrow most cheerfully
Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.
Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.
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.
I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams.
I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams.
The whole trouble is that we won't let God help us.
The whole trouble is that we won't let God help us.
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.
