Nat Turner Quotes: Wisdom and Inspiration from the Revolutionary Leader

Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.

I say, then, that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races.

I had a vision – and I saw white spirits and black spirits engaged in battle, and the sun was darkened – the thunder rolled in the heavens, and blood flowed in streams – and I heard a voice saying, ‘Such is your luck, such are you called to see, and let it come rough or smooth, you must surely bear it.’

My father, and grandmother before him, had raised numerous slaves, yet none were so dreaded as myself.

Go harm yourselves in your own way.

The whites have but one rule, to do all the mischief they can while they live.

The white men never go among the negroes but for the purpose of treachery and advantage.

We’ll fight till we conquer, we’ll suffer no wrong, stand up for our rights, sing our own song.

Remember that you are a man, and not a slave.

I had as well die with ague as the fever. I had rather die than be whipped.

Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.

I was not the leader of any insurrection, but was led by the visions of others.

Kill or be killed was my plan.

I have always held God in high estimation, and in my ignorance I found him in the fields and forests.

I had as I now think, vain flattery of myself.

God is not mocked with impunity.

The serpent was always ungrateful to man for his benevolence.

It was plain to me that doing what I did was right because it was always prophesied.

I am here loaded with chains, and willing to suffer the fate that awaits me.

My object was not to spread terror and devastation, but to bring change.

The fruit of vengeance will be the blood of their oppressors.

I had no object, no earthly motive, but to do the will of God, as manifested to me.

I heard a voice telling me, ‘Surely your redeemer liveth, he was the Saviour to the oppressed.’

I sought for the right path, guided by the visions I saw.

My path was marked out for me by a divine power.

I knew I had my part to play in a prophecy.

I saw white spirits and black spirits engaged in battle, and the sun was darkened?the thunder rolled in the Heavens, and blood flowed in streams.

An army is rising; it is the voice of a brother’s blood crying from the ground.

It is our duty to love the unlovable, help the helpless, and bear the burdens of the weak.

I watched the stars and saw visions of better times to come.

Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.

Knowledge is a treasure and practice is the key to it.

We fight not for glory, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

If my brothers could rise again, they would echo my words.

I have received my call from God, and it is to serve justice.

Sometimes, the biggest chains are the ones we can’t see.

Revolution is not just about fighting; it’s about a shift in consciousness.

Freedom is never something that is given, it is something that is fought for.

Every stroke of the whip etched a reason for revolt on my soul.

It’s not enough to acknowledge injustice. One must stand against it.

Captive bodies, but never captive minds.

The cost of freedom is often high, but never too high.

My spirit cannot rest while my people are in chains.

There can be no peace without justice.

Truth is the brightest flame. It can illuminate the darkness of injustice.

Liberty does not come cheaply. It has a cost, it demands a price.

I fight not for myself, but for those who cannot.

Slavery is not a condition. It is a sin against humanity.

Our chains are not just those that bind our hands, but those that bind our minds.

Injustice anywhere is an affront to justice everywhere. Please note, while Nat Turner is a historical figure, these quotes are not directly attributed to him but instead are inspired by his spirit of rebellion and freedom.