Freedom Quote by Harriet Tubman
“I looked at my hands, to see if I was the same person now that I was free. There was such a glory over everything; the sun came like gold through the trees, and over de fields, and I felt like I was in heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: "Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom", 1869
Freedom brings a profound sense of awe, likened to heavenly light and golden sunshine.
In simple terms: Freedom feels heavenly.
Cherish and protect liberty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil rights activism
- community building
- education
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does freedom mean to you?
- How can you support others' freedom?
Freedom can be fragile and contested.