Quote by Emma Lazarus

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!

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

Summary

This quote is from the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus, which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York. It encapsulates the welcoming spirit and inclusive ethos of the United States towards immigrants. It signifies that America seeks to embrace those who are tired, poor, and oppressed, offering them a chance for a better life and the opportunity to thrive in a land that symbolizes freedom and opportunity. The quote symbolizes America's commitment to providing refuge and compassion to those in need.

By Emma Lazarus

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