Harriet Tubman, a beacon of courage and determination, stands as one of the most inspiring figures in American history. Her unwavering dedication to freedom and equality continues to resonate through her powerful words. In this collection, we've compiled quotes attributed to Harriet Tubman, categorized into themes that reflect her enduring legacy. Each quote serves as a testament to her strength, wisdom, and unbreakable spirit. Let these quotes motivate and inspire you to pursue your dreams, stand up for justice, and embrace the power within you.
Inspirational Quotes
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer."
"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."
"If there's shouting after you, keep going."
"Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
"I never lost a passenger."
"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
"Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
"When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person."
"I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death."
"I said to the Lord, 'I’m going to hold steady on to you, and I know you will see me through.'"
Freedom Quotes
"I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death."
"Forever free."
"I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted."
"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."
"If I could have convinced more slaves that they were slaves, I could have freed thousands more."
"I would have fought for my liberty so long as my strength lasted."
"God won't let Master Lincoln beat the South till he does the right thing."
"I've never been afraid of the dark."
"I can't die but once."
"Slavery is the next thing to hell."
"There are two things I've got a right to, and these are, Death or Liberty—one or the other I mean to have."
"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."
Wisdom Quotes
"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
"Never wound a snake; kill it."
"Twasn't me, 'twas the Lord!"
"I can't die but once."
"I would give every drop of blood in my veins to free them."
"I was free, but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom."
"I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger."
"It wasn't me, it was the Lord.
"There's more people want freedom than there is want to be free."
"What shall I do when they come? They ain't gonna take me from this stage of action but over my dead body."
"I counted only once."
"I reasoned this out in my mind; there was one or two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other."
Courage Quotes
"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."
"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."
"I said to the Lord, 'I'm going to hold steady on you, and I know you will see me through.'
"I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death."
"I never lost a single passenger."
"You’ll be free or die."
"I’m not a preacher, but I’ve got faith."
"Even my hue has changed, it's all hard heart.
"I have reached the end of the road."
Leadership Quotes
"I never lose, I either win or learn."
"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."
"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 looked at my hands to see if I was the same person now that I was free."
"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."
"I can't die but once."
"I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death."
"If you see the torches in the woods, keep going."
"If you hear the dogs, keep going."
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
"We outlaws had to stick together."
Faith Quotes
"I said to the Lord, 'I'm going to hold steady on you, and I know you will see me through.'"
"Twasn't me, 'twas the Lord!"
"I always told God, I’m going to hold steady on to you, and you’ve got to see me through."
"I can't die but once."
"God won’t let Master Lincoln beat the South till he does the right thing."
"The Lord helped me get the others but he made me a fugitive."
"I've never been afraid of the dark."
'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."
"When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person."
"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."
"I never felt afraid, for the Lord helped me."
"If I could not have one, I would have the other.
Struggle Quotes
"I would have fought for my liberty so long as my strength lasted."
"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."
"Slavery is the next thing to hell."
"If I could have convinced more slaves that they were slaves, I could have freed thousands more."
"Forever free."
"What shall I do when they come? They ain't gonna take me from this stage of action but over my dead body."
"Every dreamer must follow the dream."
"Never wound a snake; kill it."
"I reasoned this out in my mind; there was one or two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other."
"I've reasoned this out in my mind."
"I never felt afraid, for the Lord helped me."
"There are two things I've got a right to, and these are, Death or Liberty—one or the other I mean to have."
Perseverance Quotes
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer."
"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."
"If there's shouting after you, keep going."
"Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
"I never lost a single passenger."
"You’ll be free or die."
"I am at peace now, for God’s word still satisfies me."
"I have reached the end of the road."
"I had reasoned this out in my mind."
Empowerment Quotes
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer."
"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."
"If there's shouting after you, keep going."
"Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
"I never lost a passenger."
"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
"Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
"When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person."
'I had reasoned this out in mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death."
'I said to the Lord, 'I’m going to hold steady on to you, and I know you will see me through.'"
Justice and Equality Quotes
'I would have fought for my liberty so long as my strength lasted."
"I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it."
"Slavery is the next thing to hell."
"If I could have convinced more slaves that they were slaves, I could have freed thousands more."
"Forever free."
"What shall I do when they come? They ain't gonna take me from this stage of action but over my dead body."
"Every dreamer must follow the dream."
"Never wound a snake; kill it."
"I reasoned this out in my mind; there was one or two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other."
"I've reasoned this out."
"I never felt afraid, for the Lord helped me."
"There are two things I've got a right to, and these are, Death or Liberty—one or the other I mean to have."
Final words
Harriet Tubman's words transcend time, providing us with a powerful reminder of the importance of courage, faith, and unwavering determination. Her legacy teaches us the vital encounter of enduring struggles for the sake of justice and equality. Each quote inspires us to reconsider the boundaries of our own lives and emboldens us to strive for a brighter future for all. Tubman's narrative remains an unyielding beacon of hope and transformation, and her quotes continue to enlighten, empower, and guide us along the path of freedom and purpose. As we reflect on her powerful words, let us draw strength from her spirit and commitment to a noble cause, forever moving forward in pursuit of a just and free world.
