Powerful Harriet Tubman Quotes That Inspire Courage and Freedom

Harriet Tubman, an icon of bravery and freedom, left behind more than just a legacy of courage—she left behind words that continue to inspire generations. From leading enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad to advocating for women’s rights, Tubman’s life was full of determination, strength, and hope.Inspirational Quotes Black History Women in History Civil Rights Freedom Fighters Historical Figures

“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.”

“I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.”

“I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted.

I had reasoned this out in my mind: there was one of two things I had a right to – liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other.”

“Lord, I’m going to hold steady on to You and You’ve got to see me through.”

“I never lost faith in the good Lord.”

“When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person.”

“You’ll be free or die!”

“Quakers almost as good as colored. They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.”