#independence

To find yourself, think for yourself.

A man can be himself only so long as he is alone.

Whoever would be free, let him wish for nothing, have aversion to nothing, which depends on others; else he must necessarily be a slave.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

Do not let the unexamined opinions of the multitude dictate the health of your soul.

He who thinks he can find in himself the means of doing without all men is much mistaken; but he who thinks that men cannot do without him is still more mistaken.

Real love does not depend on being loved.

We must be very suspicious of the pretenses of the world to help us.

Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily.

The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.