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"Independent People" Quotes
fiction | 509 pages | Published in 2009
Quotes
A man is born into this world with only a tiny spark of goodness in him. The spark is God, it is the soul; the rest is ugliness and evil, a shell. The spark must be guarded like a treasure, it must be nurtured, it must be fanned into flame.
He does not want the truth; he wants his preconceived notions.
To be independent is to be free in all things and to have power over them. It means never to be swayed by men's control or lose one's inner integrity.
She decided to take charge of her own happiness, to make her own way despite the obstacles.
There is beauty in simplicity, in the quiet and stillness of the land.
It takes strength to be alone and withstand the trials of life on your own terms.
Dreams are the source of hope and motivation; they fuel our desire for a better life.
Life is a constant battle, and only the strongest can survive in this harsh world.
Love is a powerful force that can conquer all obstacles and bring true happiness to our lives.
The land is our anchor, our connection to something greater than ourselves. It gives us purpose and sustains us.