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.


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.