When I left the house of bondage I left everything behind. I wasn't going to keep nothing of Egypt on me, an' so I went to the Lord an' asked him to give me a new name. And he gave… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
The Lord gave me 'Sojourner,' because I was to travel up an' down the land, showin' the people their sins an' bein' a sign unto them. Afterwards, I told the Lord I wanted another name 'cause everybody else had two… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
Because of them I can now live the dream. I am the seed of the free, and I know it. I intend to bear… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere.… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
I feel safe even in the midst of my enemies; for the truth is powerful and will prevail. — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
Let ... individuals make the most of what God has given them, have their neighbors do the same, and then do all they can… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
God is the great house that holds all his children; we dwell in Him as the fishes dwell in the seas. — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
I feel safe in the midst of my enemies, for the truth is all powerful and will prevail. — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
I am for keeping the thing going while things are stirring. Because if we wait till it is still, it will take a great… — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
“You may hiss as much as you please, but women will get their rights anyway” — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image
