I had crossed de line of which I had so long been dreaming. I was free; but dere was no one to welcome me to de land of freedom, I was a stranger in a strange land.
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I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the determination to fight for one's freedom until the very end, even in the face of death.
Harriet Tubman's quote reflects her unwavering commitment to liberty and her readiness to struggle for it as long as she has the strength to do so. It conveys the profound value she placed on freedom and her belief that a higher power would decide when her fight would end, highlighting both her courage and her spiritual faith.
Themes
LibertyStrengthFightFreedomCourage
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience in the face of adversity.
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