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Harriet Tubman

Quakers almost as good as colored. They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.

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Harriet Tubman is comparing Quakers to Black people by highlighting their shared quality of trustworthiness. She points out that Quakers refer to themselves as "friends," emphasizing their reliability and honesty in a way that aligns with her view of trustworthy individuals.

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