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Independence: Quotations from Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations

Certainly nothing is unnatural that is not physically impossible.— R. B. SHERIDAN — The Critic. Act II. Sc. 1.

The fact is certain because it is impossible.— TERTULLIAN — On the Flesh of Christ. Ch. V. Pt. II.

I have not loved the world, nor the world me; I have not flatter'd its rank breath, nor bow'd To its idolatries a patient knee. S.— BYRON — Childe Harold. Canto III. St. 113,

I never thrust my nose into other men's porridge. It is no bread and butter of mine: Every man for himself and God for us all.— CERVANTES — Don Quixote. Pt. I. Bk. III. Ch. XI

All we ask is to be let alone.— JEFFERSON DAVIS — First Message to the

Confederate Congress, April 29, 1861. The whole trouble is that we wor't let God help us.— GEORGE MACDONALD — The Marquis of Lossie. Ch. XXVI

I'll never Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand, As if a man were author of himself And knew no other kin.— Shakespeare — Coriolanus. Act V. Sc. 3. L. 34.

Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear Your favours nor your hate.— Shakespeare — Macbeth. Act I. Sc. 3. L. 60.

Thy spirit, Independence, let me share! Lord of the lion-heart and eagle-eye, Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.— SMOLLETT — Ode to Independence. L. 1.

*** 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.— TENNYSON — The Foresters. Act IV. Sc. 1.

Hail! Independence, hail! Heaven's next best gift, To that of life and an immortal soul!— THOMSON — Liberty. Pt. V. L. 124.

Independence now; and INDEPENDENCE FOR-