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I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold
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"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"

- Harriet Tubman

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Harriet Tubman's quote talks to the power of nature and the beauty of the world around us. It is a pointer that we are all part of something higher than ourselves. The sun increasing like gold through the trees is a metaphor for the appeal of life and the joy of being alive. The quote likewise talks to the idea of self-reflection and the importance of looking inward to learn who we truly are. Tubman's words suggest that when we put in the time to look at ourselves, we can find a sense of peace and happiness that is beyond what we can think of. The quote is a suggestion that we can find charm and delight in the world around us, and that we can find a sense of peace and satisfaction within ourselves.

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Harriet Tubman This quote is written / told by Harriet Tubman. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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