Quote by George Bernard Shaw

You have set up in New York Harbor a monstrous idol which you call Liberty. The only thing that remains to complete that monument is to put on its pedestal the inscription written by Dante on the gate of hell: All hope abandon ye who enter here.

You have set up in New York Harbor a monstrous idol which yo

Summary

This quote represents a criticism of the Statue of Liberty as seen by the anonymous writer. They view it as a false idol, symbolizing a distorted version of freedom and hope in America. Comparing it to Dante's inscription at the entrance of hell, the quote suggests that the statue may lead people to abandon hope rather than feel liberated. It implies a disillusionment with the ideals associated with the statue and a belief that true freedom and hope may be lacking in New York Harbor.

By George Bernard Shaw

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