Sojourner Truth

Abolitionist, Women's Rights Activist American 1797 – 1883

Delivered the famous 'Ain't I a Woman' speech on intersectionality.

375 quotes

"I feel that I am doing the Lord's work when I speak for the rights of the oppressed."
Faith
"I have lived to see my people rise up and demand their rights."
Inspiration
"I am not going to be silent about the wrongs that are being done to my people."
Justice
"I have learned that it takes courage to speak the truth, but it is always worth it."
Wisdom
"I believe that we are all children of God, and we all deserve to be treated as such."
Faith
"I am going to keep on working and speaking until I see justice done."
Perseverance
"I have found that the greatest strength comes from standing up for what is right."
Strength
"I am not afraid of anybody, because I know that God is with me."
Faith
"I have learned that the only way to change the world is through hard work and determination."
Change
"I am going to dedicate the rest of my life to fighting for the rights of all people."
"I have seen so much suffering in this world, but I have also seen so much hope."
Hope
"I am not going to give up, because I know that what I am doing is right."
Perseverance
"I have learned that true freedom is not just the absence of slavery, but the ability to live with dignity."
Freedom
"I am going to keep on speaking the truth, even if it costs me everything."
Truth
"I have found that the greatest joy comes from helping others to find their freedom."
Happiness
"I am not going to be silent, because silence is a form of complicity."
Courage
"I have learned that it takes a strong spirit to survive what I have survived."
Strength
"I am going to keep on working until I see all people treated with justice and respect."
Justice
"I have found that the greatest power comes from speaking the truth."
Power
"I am not afraid to die, because I know that I have lived a life of meaning and purpose."
Death
"I have learned that the greatest legacy we can leave is a world that is more just and more free."
"I am going to keep on speaking for those who have no voice."
Leadership
"I have found that the greatest strength comes from faith in God."
Faith
"I am not going to be discouraged by the obstacles in my path."
Perseverance
"I have learned that true equality means that all people have the same rights and opportunities."
"I am going to keep on working for a world in which all people are free."
Freedom
"I have found that the greatest power lies in unity and collective action."
Power
"I am not going to settle for anything less than complete justice."
Justice
"I have learned that the road to freedom is long and difficult, but it is worth the journey."
Hope
"I am going to dedicate myself to the cause of human rights for all people."