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“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of exiles.” quote by Emma Lazarus
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“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of exiles.”

Emma Lazarus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The Statue of Liberty stands as a welcoming beacon for exiles, symbolizing hope and freedom.

In simple terms: Statue welcomes exiles, offers hope.

Key Takeaway

Embrace newcomers with compassion.

Themes

freedom immigration hope symbolism

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • immigration policy
  • community building
  • public art
  • education

Key Concepts

American identity human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies balance compassion and security?
  • What does the statue symbolize today?
A Different Perspective

Not all view immigration positively.

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