Voyager upon life's sea:-- To yourself be true, And whate'er you lot may be, Paddle your own canoe.

Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done.

Independence is a very subjective assessment.

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence

...it is not enough to be free
of the whips, principalities and powers

It's a great feeling to have witnessed 50 years of Indian independence,