Indian Independence

Famous quotes containing the words indian and/or independence:

    “I was happy there,
    part Venetian vase,
    part Swiss watch, part Indian head.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

    “Hail, Columbia! happy land!
    Hail, ye heroes! heaven-born band!
    Who fought and bled in Freedom’s cause,
    Who fought and bled in Freedom’s cause,
    And when the storm of war was gone,
    Enjoyed the peace your valor won.
    Let independence be our boast,
    Ever mindful what it cost;”
    —Joseph Hopkinson (1770–1842)