The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country
Amanda Gorman
Top 10 Best Quotes
“When day comes, we step out of the shade of flame and unafraid. The new dawn balloons as we free it. For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
“Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true: That even as we grieved, we grew That even as we hurt, we hoped That even as we tired, we tried”
“our people diverse and beautiful will emerge, battered and beautiful When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid”
“That is the promised glade, The hill we climb, if only we dare it: Because being American is more than a pride we inherit— It’s the past we step into, and how we repair it.”
“Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished. . . And yes we are far from polished far from pristine but that doesn't mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect We are striving to forge a union with purpose”
“The new dawn blooms as we free it, For there is always light, If only we're brave enough to see it, If only we're brave enough to be it.”
“When day comes, we step out of the shade, Aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it, For there is always light, If only we’re brave enough to see it, If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
“Somehow, we’ve weathered and witnessed A nation that isn’t broken, but simply unfinished.”
“We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace, And the norms and notions of what “just is” Isn’t always justice.”
“If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, Then love becomes our legacy, And change, our children’s birthright.”
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Book Keywords:
united-states, democracy, social-justice, purpose, hope, progress, persistence, america
