FAMOUS QUOTES ABOUT GAY EQUALITY

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” – Barbara Gittings

“Gay rights are human rights.” – Hillary Clinton

“If homosexuality is a disease, let’s all call in queer to work: ‘Hello. Can’t work today, still queer.'” – Robin Tyler

“Love is too beautiful to be hidden in the closet.” – Toba Beta

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” – Harvey Fierstein

“The fight for equality must always be about the marginalized, even when it isn’t personally.” – Jared Polis

“We are all more than our sexual orientation or gender identity. We are people with hopes, dreams, and aspirations who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.” – Chad Griffin

“It takes no compromise to give people their rights… it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression.” – Harvey Milk

“Equality is not just a concept. It’s not something we should be striving for. It’s a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women.” – Joss Whedon

“Being gay doesn’t define who I am. Being gay is just one part of my story.” – Anderson Cooper

“No one is free when others are oppressed.” – Harvey Milk

“Love is not about gender, it’s about two people who love, respect, and understand each other.” – Ellen DeGeneres

“Do we really want to be remembered as the generation that cared more about the opinions of strangers on social media than the well-being of the ones we love?” – Connor Franta

“It doesn’t matter who you love, as long as you love and respect yourself.” – Ricky Martin

“Equal rights are not special rights. They are the same rights we all have as human beings.” – Meredith Baxter POSE LIKE A MODEL QUOTES

“I have been surrounded by some of the most amazing gay people throughout my life and career, and I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in the fight for equality.” – Lady Gaga

“The greatest gift you can give yourself is acceptance of who you truly are.” – Portia de Rossi

“The true measurement of a person’s worth isn’t found in their sexual orientation, but in their capacity to love, accept, and coexist with others.” – Tyler Oakley

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Bayard Rustin

“Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.” – John Hume

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Harvey Milk

“Nobody is free until everybody is free.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” – Barbara Gittings

“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well.” – Cassandra Duffy

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” – Barack Obama

“The only thing more important than love is equality.” – RuPaul

“Solidarity is not a matter of altruism. Solidarity comes from the inability to tolerate injustice at any given time.” – Carme Forcadell

“Civil rights are not just for gays, but for all people.” – Linda Chavez-Thompson

“It doesn’t matter if you love a man or a woman. What matters is your ability to love, to embrace, and to include all humanity.” – Julio Alexi Genao