Quote by Harriet Tubman

I had crossed the line. I was free but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land.

I had crossed the line. I was free but there was no one to w

Summary

This quote depicts the speaker's realization that they have reached a point of freedom, but are met with a sense of isolation and unfamiliarity. Having "crossed the line" implies breaking free from some sort of constraint or barrier, however, instead of experiencing a joyful reception, they find themselves alone and disconnected. The phrase "a stranger in a strange land" underscores the speaker's feeling of being an outsider in this new state of liberation. Ultimately, the quote conveys the bittersweet nature of freedom, as it can come with unexpected challenges and feelings of alienation.

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Freedom

By Harriet Tubman

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