The foundation of joyful independence is being content with yourself; self-love.

Single” is an opportunity to live life on your own terms and not apologize.

Independence means.. enjoying freedom and empowering others too to let them do so.

When people tell you that you can’t live your way, don’t believe them.

When people tell you that you can’t live your way, don’t believe them.

The greatest gift a parent can leave a child is that parent's own independence.

I shall not change my course because those who assume to be better than I desire it.

I do as I please, Monsieur Beauchamp, and believe me, what I do is always well done.

I am not an angel," I asserted; "and I will not be one till I die: I will be myself.

Rather than caving in to protests, let us know who is in charge by setting boundaries.

It is vain to expect virtue from women till they are in some degree independent of men.

He saw in happiness the seeds of independence, and in independence the seeds of revolt.

I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.

Independence' is a magic word, because nowhere in the Cosmos does it actually exist.

I'll walk where my own nature would be leading. It vexes me to choose another guide.