I am at peace with God and all mankind.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the struggle for freedom and the isolation that can accompany it.
Harriet Tubman's quote illustrates the profound sense of liberation she felt after escaping to freedom, yet highlights the bittersweet reality of being unwelcomed and alone in a new land. It emphasizes the courage it takes to pursue freedom, while also revealing the potential loneliness and unfamiliarity that can accompany such a brave choice.
Themes
FreedomStrangenessCourageIsolationDreams
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of pursuing one's dreams despite challenges.
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I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in heaven.
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I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.
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