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.

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!

I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
As is a man were author read more

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.

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

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

The whole trouble is that we won't let God help us.

The whole trouble is that we won't let God help us.

. . . 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.

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

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.