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Emma Lazarus Quotes

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

Until we are all free, we are none of us free.

– Emma Lazarus

My own curiosity and interest are insatiable.

– Emma Lazarus

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

– Emma Lazarus

The particular article ought in my opinion to be treated with absolute contempt. It is too vile to touch.

– Emma Lazarus

I am never going to write for the sake of writing.

– Emma Lazarus

Jews are the intensive form of any nationality whose language and customs they adopt.

– Emma Lazarus

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