Emma Lazarus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Emma Lazarus.

Emma Lazarus was an American poet born in New York City in 1849. Best known for her sonnet "The New Colossus," which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, Lazarus was a prominent advocate for Jewish refugees and the rights of immigrants. Her works, deeply influenced by her Jewish heritage, addressed themes of identity, belonging, and social justice. Lazarus played a significant role in raising public awareness about immigration issues in the late 19th century, advocating for the acceptance and integration of immigrants into American society. She passed away at the age of 38 in 1887.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!

Emma Lazarus