Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff.
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If the Lord comes and burns - as you say he will - I am not going away; I am going to stay here and stand the fire, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! And Jesus will walk with me through the fire and keep me from harm.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses unwavering courage and faith in facing adversity.
Sojourner Truth's quote draws a parallel between her own commitment to face trials and the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who stood firm in their faith despite being thrown into the fire. It highlights the strength found in faith and the confidence that one can endure hardships with divine support.
Themes
CourageFaithAdversityStrengthResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience, one might quote Sojourner Truth to inspire others facing difficulties.
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All quotes →That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman?
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The rich rob the poor and the poor rob one another.
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Good man! Genuine gentleman! God bless George Thompson, the great-hearted friend of my race.
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And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?
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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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