Independence Day

Famous quotes containing the words independence and/or day:

“To drive men from independence to live on alms, is itself great cruelty.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)

“This is the day His hour of life draws near,
Let me get ready from head to foot for it
Most handily with eyes to pick the year
For small feed to reward a feathered wit.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)