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Brazen Quote by Emma Lazarus

“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

Source Poem: "The New Colossus", 1883

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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