Independence

Independence

Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is a dependent territory.

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Famous quotes containing the word independence:

    “The Indian’s intercourse with Nature is at least such as admits of the greatest independence of each.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.”
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)

    “There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means.”
    —Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)