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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.

Carry Nation

Strength

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The speaker describes a powerful feeling of confidence and support from a higher power that made her feel extremely strong. Before using a hatchet, she expressed her strength by breaking saloons with rocks, showing her determination and boldness.

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