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Emma Lazarus
American
Poet
About the author
Until we are all free, we are none of us free.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
The particular article ought in my opinion to be treated with absolute contempt. It is too vile to touch.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#Opinion
#Contempt
My own curiosity and interest are insatiable.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#Interest
#Curiosity
Jews are the intensive form of any nationality whose language and customs they adopt.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#Language
#Nationality
I am perfectly conscious that this contempt and hatred underlies the general tone of the community towards us, and yet when I even remotely hint at the fact that we are not a favorite people I am accused of stirring up strife and setting barriers between the two sects.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#People
#Community
#Fact
#Favorite
#Hatred
#Contempt
I am never going to write for the sake of writing.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#Writing
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
Emma Lazarus,
American
Poet
#Poor
#Yearning