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Sovereignty Quotes

On individual freedom and national independence.

These sovereignty quotes range from economic theory, where free markets are tied to the sovereignty of the individual, to international relations, where relinquishing apparent sovereignty can sometimes be a net benefit. See also Benefit quotes on related trade-offs.

There is only one social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual: the free-market, or capitalist, system.

Quotes by William E. Simon

Relinquishing apparent national sovereignty does not have to entail a loss of national sovereignty, but can actually be a benefit.

Quotes by Ulrich Beck

We Chileans have to be able to understand that in a democracy institutions must function freely and with sovereignty.

Quotes by Ricardo Lagos

The discourse of sovereignty is a relative one when a crisis has become a global crisis.

Quotes by Peter Maurer

Able Quotes

Sovereignty is as necessary as ever.

Quotes by Pauline Marois

The biggest risk to Quebec isn't sovereignty. It is staying in Canada.

Quotes by Pauline Marois

I think there really is no shortcut to sovereignty.

Quotes by Paul Bremer

The Land of Israel goes with the Torah of Israel under the sovereignty of the State of Israel.

Quotes by Naftali Bennett

A Supreme Court decision that concessions of this sort were unconstitutional would have taken them off the table and actually increased the effective sovereignty of elected officials.

Quotes by Michael Kinsley

Become Quotes

Inserting the FCC into our states' economic and fiscal affairs sets a dangerous precedent and violates state sovereignty in a manner that warrants deeper examination.

Quotes by Marsha Blackburn

Money is one of the elements of sovereignty.

Quotes by Marine Le Pen

Sovereignty must not be used for inflicting harm on anyone, whether citizen or foreigner.

Quotes by Ludwig von Mises

Thus the whole country was broken into many shreds and patches of sovereignty.

Quotes by John Lothrop Motley

With the Germans, the sovereignty resided in the great assembly of the people.

Quotes by John Lothrop Motley

Benefit Quotes

I'm saying that an editorial process that is preparing the material for publication counts as part of the inspiring process whereby God, in his sovereignty, gave every word.

Quotes by J. I. Packer

Everyone should respect the sovereignty of the EU countries.

Quotes by Evangelos Venizelos

We need to restore democracy and sovereignty in Europe.

Quotes by Emmanuel Macron

Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed by federal law is constitutionally defined and permanently enshrined in the 10th Amendment.

Quotes by Dick Thornburgh

Yachts are the closest a commoner can get to sovereignty.

Quotes by Charles Simonyi

Broken Quotes

Sovereignty of Afghanistan must be accepted categorically by Pakistan so that we can move forward.

Quotes by Ashraf Ghani

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this sovereignty quotes collection cover?
It covers sovereignty in several senses: individual economic freedom under free markets, national independence in international relations, and the authority of elected officials relative to unelected concessions or courts.
Why do people search for sovereignty quotes?
People search for sovereignty quotes when writing about independence, self-governance, or personal freedom, whether in an economic, political, national, or philosophical context, since the word applies across all of these.
Is there an economic angle to these quotes?
Yes, one quote states that "the free-market, or capitalist, system" is the only social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual, tying personal freedom directly to economic structure.
Does any quote address international agreements?
Yes, one argues that giving up apparent national sovereignty doesn't always mean losing it in practice, and can in fact be beneficial, a nuanced view of cooperation between nations.
How does this collection reference religious or historical framing?
One quote links the "Land of Israel" to the "Torah of Israel" and the modern State of Israel as a single connected idea, reflecting a specific religious and political viewpoint included here as historical perspective rather than an editorial position. See also Able quotes.

One quote connects sovereignty to a specific religious and historical framing of the Land of Israel under Torah and state authority, presented here as historical perspective rather than commentary. For related themes, see Become quotes.