It wasn’t me, it was the Lord! I always told Him, ‘I trust to you. I don’t know where to go or what to do, but I expect You to lead me,’ and He always did.
HARRIET TUBMANYou’ll be free or die!
More Harriet Tubman Quotes
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Most of those coming from the mainland are very destitute, almost naked.
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Now I’ve been free, I know what a dreadful condition slavery is. I have seen hundreds of escaped slaves, but I never saw one who was willing to go back and be a slave.
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Quakers almost as good as colored. They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.
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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
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Marcus Garvey had in their times. We just had a more vulnerable enemy.
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I can’t die but once.
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I started with this idea in my head, “There’s two things I’ve got a right to, death or liberty.
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God’s time is always near. He gave me my strength and he set the North Star in the heavens; He meant I should be free.
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If I could have convinced more slaves that they were slaves, I could have freed thousands more.
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Twasn’t me, ’twas the Lord! I always told Him, ‘I trust to you. I don’t know where to go or what to do, but I expect You to lead me,’ an’ He always did.
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I said to the Lord, I’m going to hold steady on to you, and I know you will see me through.
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If you are tired, keep going. If you are scared, keep going. If you are hungry, keep going. If you want to taste freedom, keep going.
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If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.
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Never wound a snake; kill it.
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I am at peace with God and all mankind.
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