Quote by Harriet Tubman

I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death if I could not have one, I would have the other.

I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two thi

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This quote reflects the resolve and determination of the speaker to fight for their freedom. They express that they have considered the options and concluded that if they cannot attain liberty, they are willing to sacrifice their life for it. It emphasizes the belief that personal freedom is such a fundamental right that it is worth risking everything, even death, rather than living in oppression or captivity. The quote encapsulates the passion and willingness to make extreme sacrifices for the sake of freedom.

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