Independent Living Quotes

Many people, especially young people, would like to be more independent and on their own. But it is very difficult and they suffer from feelings of isolation. I think that is one reason why young readers support my work.

Our seniors have worked long and hard to better the economy, raise families and serve their communities. They deserve to live independent and active lives in their golden years.

Humans are the big thing that cause damage in life - in war or whatever - and if I can get away from that and into a wilderness situation, I'm OK. You can more or less live on your own merit.

The world's greatest thinkers have often been amateurs; for high thinking is the outcome of fine and independent living, and for that a professional chair offers no special opportunities.

I'd like to retire at 50 but I don't want to sell papers in the middle of London on a Zimmer.

The first of earthly blessings, independence.

A woman should never, never, never be financially dependent to anyone, especially a man, because the minute you were dependent, you could be abused.

I've never had my hair cut by anybody, I do it all myself.

To live in relationship and yet remain independent, that is what courage is.

Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.

I don't make it in regular channels, and that's okay for me.

Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed.

Being single has definitely given me a new lease of life.

I've lived a gypsy life and wouldn't know any other way to live.

As much as I've been blessed to do, this is for me when I want to do what I really want to do as far as helping people. Obviously helping people with disabilities, I want - my desire is to in my lifetime be a very integral part of getting this country and the world completely accessible to everyone with any disability. There should be nowhere that we can't go, and there should be nothing that we can't do. Considering that we have the disability, whichever one it might be, we will be so on point with being able to do that we need little to no assistance.

When I get old, I'm going to the old folks' home. I don't want to be one of those guys who's hanging around the house bothering the kids. But not just any old folks' home. I want the whole top floor.

For me, the biggest thing with money has always been independence - just the biggest.

I lived where I could and studied what I enjoyed studying. I took what I wanted from that education but was making my first record at the same time.

With the right care at the right time, a huge number of people could stay independent much longer, with a higher quality of life.

I damn well intend to keep on living the way I think I should.

La Masia is a place where lots of people live together but you are on your own.

I learned so much because I moved out of my mom's when I was 18. It teaches you to be responsible, to be independent.

He chose to be rich by making his wants few, and supplying them himself.

I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

I wish people used wishes to modify themselves instead of others. Wish to be low maintenance. Wish to be autonomous, even.