Amanda Gorman quotes often reflect themes of hope, courage, equality, resilience, and the power of words. As a poet and author, Gorman has used poetry to explore social change and encourage people to imagine a more hopeful future. Her memorable lines from The Hill We Climb, interviews, and public appearances continue to inspire readers around the world. Below, we have gathered 27 authentic Amanda Gorman quotes from her poetry and published interviews.
- “Poetry has never been the language of barriers.” — Amanda Gorman, TED Talk, Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice
- “It’s always been the language of bridges.” — Amanda Gorman, TED Talk, Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice
- “Not everyone is going to become a great poet, but anyone can be.” — Amanda Gorman, TED Talk, Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice
- “The power of poetry is everything for me.” — Amanda Gorman, PBS NewsHour interview
- “Poetry is — it’s an art form, but, to me, it’s also a weapon.” — Amanda Gorman, PBS NewsHour interview
- “It’s also an instrument.” — Amanda Gorman, PBS NewsHour interview
- “Poetry is the language of reconciliation.” — Amanda Gorman, Vatican News interview
- “Knowledge is power.” — Amanda Gorman, Napkin Poetry Review interview
- “I always like to start with knowledge.” — Amanda Gorman, Napkin Poetry Review interview
- “How can you paint a vision of the future, especially if it’s hopeful, if you’re not rooted in the past?” — Amanda Gorman, Napkin Poetry Review interview
- “I love poetry, but at my core I am a writer.” — Amanda Gorman, Kirkus Reviews interview
- “I think the stories that bridge age … are the most powerful.” — Amanda Gorman, Kirkus Reviews interview
- “I wish for them to find a small bit of peace, home, and hope in the journey.” — Amanda Gorman, Kirkus Reviews interview
- “Poetry is the lens we use to interrogate the history we stand on and the future we stand for.” — Amanda Gorman, TIME interview
- “Our instinct is to turn to poetry when we’re looking to communicate a spirit that is larger than ourselves.” — Amanda Gorman, TIME interview
- “I wanted my words to re-sanctify the steps of the Capitol.” — Amanda Gorman, The Guardian interview
- “I wanted young readers to have the opportunity to see themselves represented in books as real change-makers.” — Amanda Gorman, Vogue interview
- “There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “And yet the dawn is ours before we knew it.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “Somehow we’ve weathered and witnessed a nation that isn’t broken but simply unfinished.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “Victory won’t lie in the blade but in all the bridges we’ve made.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “Being American is more than a pride we inherit.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “While democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “To author a new chapter.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
- “If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb
