Quote by Carry Nation

I felt invincible. My strength was that of a giant. God was certainly standing by me. I smashed five saloons with rocks before I ever took a hatchet.

I felt invincible. My strength was that of a giant. God was

Summary

This quote, attributed to American activist Carrie Nation, expresses a sense of empowerment and divine support. By claiming to feel "invincible" and possessing strength akin to a "giant," Nation highlights her unwavering determination and resolve. As she recounts her actions of destroying five saloons initially with rocks, before transitioning to a hatchet, Nation suggests her profound commitment to her cause and her conviction that her actions were justified with the divine support of God. Hence, the quote encapsulates Nation's unwavering faith and her belief that she was divinely assisted in her pursuit of temperance.

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By Carry Nation

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