Nat Turner: Greatness

Nat Turner was American slave rebellion leader. Explore interesting quotes on greatness.
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“The manner in which I learned to read and write, not only had great influence on my own mind, as I acquired it with the most perfect ease, so much so, that I have no recollection whatever of learning the alphabet”

Nat Turner

The Confessions of Nat Turner (1831)

Learning , Reading , Perfection

“And my father and mother strengthened me in this my first impression, saying in my presence, I was intended for some great purpose, which they had always thought from certain marks on my head and breast.”

Nat Turner

The Confessions of Nat Turner (1831)

“For as the blood of Christ had been shed on this earth, and had ascended to heaven for the salvation of sinners, and was now returning to earth again in the form of dew - and as the leaves on the trees bore the impression of the figures I had seen in the heavens, it was plain to me that the Saviour was about to lay down the yoke he had borne for the sins of men, and the great day of judgement was at hand.”

Nat Turner

The Confessions of Nat Turner (1831)

Men , Tree , Christ

“Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer.”

Nat Turner

The Confessions of Nat Turner (1831)

Appearance , Time