Quote by Harriet Tubman

I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it.

I grew up like a neglected weed - ignorant of liberty, havin

Summary

In this quote, the speaker metaphorically compares their upbringing to that of a neglected weed. They express feeling uninformed about the concept of liberty and lacking personal experience with it. This implies that they were raised in an environment that limited their understanding of personal freedom and independence. Just as a weed lacks the care and nurturing needed to thrive, the speaker suggests they were left without the knowledge and opportunity to embrace the concept of liberty.

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