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.
About Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazaruswas an American author of poetry, prose, and translations, as well as an activist for Jewish and Georgist causes. She is remembered for writing the sonnet “The New Colossus”, which was inspired by the Statue of Liberty, in 1883.
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The particular article ought in my opinion to be treated with absolute contempt. It is too vile to touch.
American poet (1849-1887)
I am never going to write for the sake of writing.
American poet (1849-1887)
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.
American poet (1849-1887)
My own curiosity and interest are insatiable.
American poet (1849-1887)
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
American poet (1849-1887)
Jews are the intensive form of any nationality whose language and customs they adopt.
American poet (1849-1887)
Until we are all free, we are none of us free.
American poet (1849-1887)