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- “I grew up like a neglected weed — ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it. Then I was not happy or contented…”
- “Every time I saw a white man I was afraid of being carried away.”
- “Slavery is the next thing to hell.”
- “If a person would send another into bondage, he would, it appears to me, be bad enough to send him into hell if he could.”
- 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.
- Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Harriet Tubman. Inspiring, Dream, Passion.
- 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. Harriet Tubman.
- I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say; I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.
- “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; the sun came like gold through trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in Heaven”.
- “I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say — I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.”
- “Slavery is the next thing to hell.” Harriet Tubman to Benjamin Drew, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, 1855.
- “I grew up like a neglected weed, – ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it. Then I was not happy or contented.” Harriet Tubman to Benjamin Drew, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, 1855.
- Early Life in Slavery
- Escape from Slavery
- Role in The Civil War
- Post-War Life
- Legacy
- Harriet Tubman Quotes
Harriet Tubmanwas born Araminta Ross in Maryland sometime around 1820. Various sources differ as to when she was actually born. Tubman herself did not know the exact year of her birth. She was the fifth child out of nine born to slaves Harriet Green and Ben Ross. Araminta, or Minty, was hired out to other households starting at the age of 5 to work...
Around 1849, Tubman made her escape. Aided by the Underground Railroad, a network of people and places that helped slaves escape, she finally reached Pennsylvania. The Underground Railroad consisted of abolitionists, free African-Americans, and other activists who provided safe houses and escape routes for slaves. Tubman’s harsh childhood and exper...
The American Civil War erupted in April 1861 over the issue of slavery. Tubman assisted the Union’s cause, which she saw as important in the abolition of slavery. She initially served as a nurse for sick soldiers. In 1863, after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Tubman’s role in the war went from nurse and cook to scou...
Tubman worked several jobs to support her family in Auburn. Despite her heroism during the Civil War, she continued to live in poverty. She did not receive pension from the U.S. government. It wasn’t until 1899, after she petitioned Congress for benefits, that the government finally recognized her role in the war and provided her a monthly pension....
Tubman’s constant support for the welfare of others has earned her the respect and admiration of people all over the world. She became an important icon of the American struggle for civil rights and equality. Dozens of monuments and schools are named after her, including the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument in 2013. Harriet Tub...
“When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person.” – Harriet Tubman “I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say — I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” – Harriet Tubman “I grew up like a neglected weed, – ignoran...
Jul 28, 2023 · Through her quotes, Harriet Tubman provides insights into the struggles faced by slaves and the significance of freedom. She highlights that true liberation goes beyond physical emancipation and involves breaking free from mental chains as well.
Jan 26, 2024 · Ananya Bhatt. January 26, 2024. Inspirational Quotes. Harriet Tubman was a renowned American abolitionist and social activist. Known as the ‘Moses of her people’, Harriet is best known for her role in leading hundreds of slaves to freedom. Here are the best Harriet Tubman quotes from one of the most famous conductors of The Underground Railroad.
24 quotes from Harriet Tubman: '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.', 'If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going.
