Amanda Gorman Quote - Let each dawn find us courageous, brought closer, heeding the lights before the fight is over.

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Let each dawn find us courageous, brought closer, heeding the lights before the fight is over.

"Let each dawn find us courageous, brought closer, heeding the lights before the fight is over."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Courage
Tags: Courage Hopeful Persistence Resolute Unity

Meaning of this quote

The verse calls for courage and solidarity as a continuing struggle unfolds.

Key takeaway: Face a shared challenge with sustained mutual support.

Origin of the quote

PBS NewsHour interview with Jeffrey Brown, January 18, 2021.

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Exact wording matched in the consulted text; case, punctuation, spacing and typographic differences were normalized.

Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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