Harriet Tubman
Underground Railroad conductor
Modern
influential
67 sayings
Sayings by Harriet Tubman
I think slavery is the next thing to hell.
Unknown
— A strong condemnation of the institution of slavery.
Controversial
Confirmed
I had rather be a freeman than a slave.
Unknown
— A fundamental statement of her desire for liberty.
Controversial
Unverifiable
I'm going to hold steady to God, and he will see me through.
Unknown
— A variation of her expression of faith.
Controversial
Unverifiable
I think the Lord has done it all.
Unknown
— Attributing her successes to divine intervention.
Controversial
Unverifiable
Tell my people to keep on going.
Unknown
— Attributed as a final message or instruction.
Controversial
Unverifiable
I would fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted.
c. 1849
— Demonstrating her unwavering resolve.
Controversial
Unverifiable
I had to be free.
c. 1849
— A simple yet profound statement of her imperative.
Controversial
Unverifiable