Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff.
Sojourner TruthRead
I am above eighty years old; it is about time for me to be going. I have been forty years a slave and forty years free and would be here forty years more to have equal rights for all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sojourner Truth expresses her resolve to continue fighting for equality despite her age and struggles.
In this quote, Sojourner Truth reflects on her long life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the fight for equal rights. Having experienced both slavery and freedom, she underscores her commitment to advocacy, saying she would dedicate even more years to ensure justice for all, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality in society.
Themes
EqualityFreedomJusticePerseveranceActivism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one might cite this quote to inspire others to continue the fight for equal rights.
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Because of them I can now live the dream. I am the seed of the free, and I know it. I intend to bear great fruit.
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