If you can look into the seeds of time
And say which grain will grow and which will not,
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If you can look into the seeds of time
And say which grain will grow and which will not,
Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear
Your favors nor your hate.

Voyager upon life's sea:--
To yourself be true,
And whate'er you lot may be,
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Voyager upon life's sea:--
To yourself be true,
And whate'er you lot may be,
Paddle your own canoe.

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
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I'll never
Be such a gosling to obey instinct, but stand
As is a man were author of himself
And knew no other kin.

Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

It's easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing -- read more

It's easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing -- that's the Lord's test.

Thy spirit, Independence, let me share!
Lord of the lion-heart and eagle-eye,
Thy steps I follow with read more

Thy spirit, Independence, let me share!
Lord of the lion-heart and eagle-eye,
Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare,
Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.