I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was on of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive.
HARRIET TUBMANRead my letter to the old folks, and give my love to them, and tell my brothers to be always watching unto prayer, and when the good old ship of Zion comes along, to be ready to step aboard.
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I have heard their groans and sighs, and seen their tears, and I would give every drop of blood in my veins to free them.
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I grew up like a neglected weed – ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it.
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I am at peace with God and all mankind.
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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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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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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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Quakers almost as good as colored. They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.
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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.
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I link dar’s many a slaveholder’ll git to Heaven. Dey don’t know no better. Dey acts up to de light dey hab.
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Pears like my heart go flutter, flutter, and then they may say, ‘Peace, Peace,’ as much as they likes – I know it’s goin’ to be war!
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When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything.
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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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The Lord who told me to take care of my people meant me to do it just as long as I live, and so I did what he told me.
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I can’t die but once.
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I prayed to God to make me strong and able to fight, and that’s what I’ve always prayed for ever since.
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