Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. - Emma Lazarus

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Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles.

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About Emma Lazarus

Emma Lazarus (July 22, 1849 – November 19, 1887) was an American poet and playwright, born in New York City.

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