Independence Recognized

Famous quotes containing the words independence and/or recognized:

“It is my duty to prevent, through the independence of Cuba, the U.S.A. from spreading over the West Indies and falling with added weight upon other lands of Our America. All I have done up to now and shall do hereafter is to that end.... I know the Monster, because I have lived in its lair—and my weapon is only the slingshot of David.”
—José Martí (1853–1895)

“I was going to get myself recognized at any price. ...If I could not win fame by goodness, I was ready to do it by badness. ...”
—Mary McCarthy (1912–1989)