Better Quote by Harriet Ann Jacobs
“Death is better than slavery.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Harriet Ann Jacobs, 1861
Living under slavery is a fate worse than death; freedom is essential to human dignity.
In simple terms: Slavery is worse than death; freedom matters.
Value and fight for freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil rights activism
- education
- policy advocacy
- personal empowerment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does freedom mean to you?
- How can you support those still oppressed?
Freedom may come with sacrifice and struggle.