Who said "Independence is a noble lie we tell ourselves."?

This quote is attributed to Thomas Hardy.

Independence is a noble lie we tell ourselves. - Thomas Hardy

"Independence is a noble lie we tell ourselves."

Thomas Hardy Freedom

Novelist Poet English 1840–1928

"The greatest poverty is not to live in a beautiful world."

"Life offers to none a charm that is permanent, the inevitable effect of time is to degrade and destroy."

"Love is a great beautifier."

"There is no greater thing than to be somebody's reason to smile."

"Freedom to pursue your passion is precious."

"Freedom comes at a cost."

"Order isn't restriction. It's freedom."

"Freedom comes with responsibility"