Now one was either Tory or Whig; it was either dependence or independence.

In the individual who is characterized by independence without corresponding relatedness, there will develop hostility toward those whom he believes to be the occasion of his isolation. In the individual who is symbiotically dependent there will develop hostility toward those whom he regards as instrumental in the suppression of his capacities and freedom.

Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much.

I think a year like last year was a dream season for the kids,

An encouraged person will eventually get his drive from encouragement; he becomes more dependent. A person that never really receives encouragement learns to move out of spite; he becomes more independent.

to achieve (Taiwan) independence in a peaceful way so that there will be one (separate) country on either side of the Taiwan Strait.