America Quote by Pope Francis
“The people of America, are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners.”
About This Quote
Source Homily: World Day of Migrants, Vatican, 2015
People fear foreigners less because they once were newcomers themselves.
In simple terms: Shared immigrant history reduces fear of outsiders.
Key Takeaway
Remember your own immigrant experience.
Themes
empathy
migration
identity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
social
When to use this quote
- community building
- policy debates
- education curricula
Key Concepts
human solidarity
cultural integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster empathy for migrants?
- What policies reflect this shared experience?
A Different Perspective
Some may still hold xenophobic views despite shared history.
![“[Donald] Trump, I think, is the sort of guy that if he maybe thought he'd made a little bit of a mistake, would find a way out, he wouldn't want to say, "Well, that's what I've done and I'm sticking to it, and I don't give a damn." Which is what the other people in America would be like.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fce/bernie-ecclestone-8452_america_donald-trump-i-think-is-the-sort-of-guy_557711.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
