America Quote by Langston Hughes
“Out of the rack and ruin of our gangster death, The rape and rot of graft, and stealth, and lies, We, the people, must redeem The land, the mines, the plants, the rivers. The mountains and the endless plain-- All, all the stretch of these great green states-- And make America again!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Make America Again” (1930)
The poet calls for collective redemption of the nation’s corrupted lands and resources, urging a return to moral stewardship.
In simple terms: People must restore corrupted land.
Key Takeaway
Act to heal environment.
Themes
environment
redemption
national identity
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
environmental
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy
- community projects
Key Concepts
ecology
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do locally?
- How to unite diverse groups?
A Different Perspective
Redemption requires systemic change.
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