LGBTQ quotes are more than just words; they’re a reflection of diverse experiences and struggles within the community.
Icons like Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, and Ellen DeGeneres have shared powerful insights that resonate widely.
These quotes don’t just express personal truths; they’re instrumental in advocating for change and challenging societal norms.
They provide understanding, hope, and solidarity, reminding us that the journey towards self-acceptance and equality is ongoing.
As we delve into these quotes, we uncover their deeper meanings and see how they inspire and shape the conversation around LGBTQ identity and rights.
LGBTQ Quotes
“Love is not a choice. It’s a feeling, and we deserve to feel it without shame.” — Laverne Cox
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not strong enough or that you can’t be who you are.” — Ellen DeGeneres
“You are your best advocate. If you don’t speak up for yourself, nobody else will.” — Janet Mock
“The only queer people are those who don’t love anybody.” — Rita Mae Brown
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde
“I am who I am. Not who you think I am. Not who you want me to be. I am me.” — Brigham Young
“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
“Love is love is love is love is love, and love cannot be killed or swept aside.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda
“It takes no compromise to give people their rights…it takes no money to respect the individual.” — Harvey Milk
“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act.” — Janet Mock
“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well.” — Cassandra Duffy
“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 most important thing you can do is be authentic and true to yourself.” — Kellen Fortier
“It takes some intelligence and insight to figure out you’re gay and then a tremendous amount of balls to live it and live it proudly.” — Jason Bateman
“Love doesn’t discriminate, and neither should society.” — Sarah Gruen
“Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not.” — Unknown
“The world is full of beautiful colors. Just like love, they shouldn’t be limited to black and white.” — Amit Ray
“You don’t have to be gay to be a supporter. You just have to be human.” — Daniel Radcliffe
“I am proud to be who I am. And I am happy to know those who are proud of me.” — Kurt Cobain
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” — George Takei
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“In the end, it’s not about being gay or straight. It’s about being a good human being.” — Unknown
“We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colors and all cultures are distinct & individual.” — C. JoyBell C.
“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” — Jason Collins
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” — Barack Obama
“Being gay is like glitter, it never goes away.” — Lady Gaga
“You are a marvel. You are unique. You are loved.” — Philip Pullman
“The only queer people are those who don’t love anybody.” — Rita Mae Brown
“You are your best advocate. If you don’t speak up for yourself, nobody else will.” — Janet Mock
“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well.” — Cassandra Duffy
“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 most important thing you can do is be authentic and true to yourself.” — Kellen Fortier
“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
“Love is not a choice. It’s a feeling, and we deserve to feel it without shame.” — Laverne Cox
“Love doesn’t discriminate, and neither should society.” — Sarah Gruen
“The world is full of beautiful colors. Just like love, they shouldn’t be limited to black and white.” — Amit Ray
“Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not.” — Unknown
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” — George Takei
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“In the end, it’s not about being gay or straight. It’s about being a good human being.” — Unknown
Inspirational LGBTQ Quotes
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” — Eden Ahbez
“The closet is for clothes, not for people.” — Jason Collins
“We should all have the same human rights. Regardless of our gender, sexuality, or where we come from.” — Jazz Jennings
“It gets better. It may take time, but it gets better. If you’re struggling, please be good to yourself; you’re so loved.” — Sam Smith
“Embrace your uniqueness and let your true colors shine. You are beautiful just the way you are.” — Conchita Wurst
“Never apologize for being yourself, and don’t let anyone make you feel like you should be ashamed of who you are.” — Anonymous
“You are not a mistake. You are not a problem to be solved. You are a multifaceted human being with unique experiences and emotions.” — Dan Savage
“We all have a responsibility to stand up for what is right, and that includes standing up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.” — Hillary Clinton
“Love knows no gender, no boundaries, no limits. It just is, and nothing can change that.” — Drew Barrymore
“You were born this way. You’re supposed to be who you are, so be who you are.” — Lena Waithe
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Marsha P. Johnson
“We are all made of the same stardust, and we all have the same rights to be here.” — Richard Hatch
“It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” — George Eliot
“Love is a human experience, not a political statement.” — Anne Hathaway
“The only queer people are those who don’t love anybody.” — Rita Mae Brown
“Live authentically and be true to yourself, because you are worth it.” — Nicole Maines
“You are your best advocate. If you don’t speak up for yourself, nobody else will.” — Janet Mock
“Be proud of who you are, and never be ashamed of how you feel.” — Tyra Banks
“No one has the right to tell you that your love is wrong.” — Chely Wright
“The most important thing you can do is be authentic and true to yourself.” — Kellen Fortier
“Love doesn’t discriminate, and neither should society.” — Sarah Gruen
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Marsha P. Johnson
“You are a marvel. You are unique. You are loved.” — Philip Pullman
“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” — Jason Collins
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” — Barack Obama
“Being gay is like glitter, it never goes away.” — Lady Gaga
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“In the end, it’s not about being gay or straight. It’s about being a good human being.” — Unknown
“Love is not a choice. It’s a feeling, and we deserve to feel it without shame.” — Laverne Cox
“We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colors and all cultures are distinct & individual.” — C. JoyBell C.
“Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not.” — Unknown
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” — George Takei
“The only queer people are those who don’t love anybody.” — Rita Mae Brown
“You are your best advocate. If you don’t speak up for yourself, nobody else will.” — Janet Mock
“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well.” — Cassandra Duffy
“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 most important thing you can do is be authentic and true to yourself.” — Kellen Fortier
“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
“Love is not a choice. It’s a feeling, and we deserve to feel it without shame.” — Laverne Cox
“Love doesn’t discriminate, and neither should society.” — Sarah Gruen
Short LGBTQ Quotes
“Love is love.” — Anonymous
“Proud to be me.” — Unknown
“Different, not less.” — Temple Grandin
“Live your truth.” — RuPaul
“Be fabulous.” — Anonymous
“Love wins.” — Anonymous
“Born this way.” — Lady Gaga
“Equality for all.” — Anonymous
“Queer and proud.” — Unknown
“Diversity is beautiful.” — Unknown
“Love knows no gender.” — Anonymous
“Out and proud.” — Unknown
“Respect love.” — Anonymous
“Love is a human right.” — Anonymous
“Celebrate diversity.” — Unknown
“Embrace your rainbow.” — Unknown
“Free to love.” — Anonymous
“Love unites us all.” — Anonymous
“Love is limitless.” — Anonymous
“Queer is here.” — Unknown
“Infinite love.” — Anonymous
“Proud and loud.” — Unknown
“Love is beautiful.” — Anonymous
“Love without borders.” — Anonymous
“Stronger together.” — Anonymous
“We are one.” — Unknown
“Love has no labels.” — Anonymous
“Love is a spectrum.” — Anonymous
“Love, not hate.” — Anonymous
“Love, live, thrive.” — Unknown
“Different is good.” — Unknown
“Love is unstoppable.” — Anonymous
“Love is powerful.” — Anonymous
“Be kind, love all.” — Unknown
“Pride and love.” — Unknown
“Unity in diversity.” — Anonymous
“Love is the answer.” — Anonymous
“Love lights the way.” — Unknown
“Love knows no boundaries.” — Anonymous
“Love changes the world.” — Anonymous
LGBTQ Rights Quotes
“Equal rights are not special rights.” — Anonymous
“It does not matter who you love, as long as you love.” — Anonymous
“LGBT rights are human rights.” — Hillary Clinton
“Discrimination has no place in the 21st century.” — Anonymous
“Freedom to love, freedom to live.” — Anonymous
“We should all be free to be who we are.” — Anonymous
“Equal love, equal rights.” — Anonymous
“Your rights shouldn’t depend on whom you love.” — Anonymous
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“No one should have to hide who they are to be safe.” — Anonymous
“Love is not a crime.” — Anonymous
“Love is love, no matter who it’s with.” — Anonymous
“Every person deserves respect and dignity.” — Anonymous
“Rights should never be up for debate.” — Anonymous
“Justice delayed is justice denied.” — William E. Gladstone
“Human rights are non-negotiable.” — Anonymous
“All love is valid.” — Anonymous
“No freedom till we’re equal, damn right, I support it.” — Macklemore
“Love should never be illegal.” — Anonymous
“Love knows no gender.” — Anonymous
“We’re all just trying to live our lives authentically.” — Anonymous
“It’s about time love wins.” — Anonymous
“A society is judged by how it treats its minorities.” — Anonymous
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“The fight for LGBTQ rights is a fight for human rights.” — Anonymous
“Equality is not a privilege; it’s a right.” — Anonymous
“No one should ever be afraid to be themselves.” — Anonymous
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy
“Love doesn’t discriminate; neither should society.” — Anonymous
“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” — George Bernard Shaw
“Human rights are not optional; they are fundamental.” — Anonymous
“Love is a human right, not a privilege.” — Anonymous
“We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re not going anywhere.” — Anonymous
“Stand up for what is right, even if you’re standing alone.” — Anonymous
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“Rights are not given; they are fought for.” — Anonymous
“Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.” — Frances Wright
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — J.K. Rowling
LGBTQ Pride Quotes
“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source. True humility is the antidote to shame.” — Iroh, Avatar: The Last Airbender
“Don’t hide, be proud of who you are!” — Shanice Williams
“Pride is the ability to look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘I love the person staring back at me.'” — Charlie Craggs
“Pride is about being unapologetically you.” — Steve Maraboli
“Pride is a way of celebrating the unique individuals we all are and the unique ways we express love.” — Unknown
“It’s never wrong to love, but it’s always wrong to judge.” — Lady Gaga
“I am who I am. I am what I am. I don’t want pity or special treatment. I just want to be treated like everyone else.” — Charlie Carver
“Your self-worth is not determined by others.” — Anonymous
“Pride is about embracing the beauty of diversity and the strength of community.” — Unknown
“There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise.” — W.E.B. Du Bois
“Pride is not about arrogance, it’s about self-acceptance.” — Peter Staley
“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
“Pride is about celebrating the freedom to be your true self.” — Unknown
“Pride is a time to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone.” — Anonymous
“It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.” — Laverne Cox
“Pride is about being proud of who you are and celebrating your journey.” — Unknown
“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well.” — Cassandra Duffy
“Pride is about love, acceptance, and embracing diversity.” — Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to show off your true colors.” — Unknown
“Pride is not just a celebration; it’s a reminder that we are here, we are strong, and we are proud.” — Unknown
“We need to make sure that we’re all working together to change the culture of violence that exists within our community.” — Cleve Jones
“Pride is a celebration of our past, present, and future.” — Unknown
“Embrace your uniqueness and let your true colors shine.” — Conchita Wurst
“Pride is about being visible and standing up for your rights.” — Unknown
“Pride is about being unapologetically yourself.” — Unknown
“We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colors and all cultures are distinct & individual.” — C. JoyBell C.
“Pride is about resilience and strength in the face of adversity.” — Unknown
“Be proud of who you are, and never be ashamed of how you feel.” — Tyra Banks
“Pride is about love, equality, and acceptance.” — Unknown
“Pride is a time to honor the struggles of the past and celebrate the progress we’ve made.” — Unknown
“Pride is about acknowledging that love is love, and it knows no boundaries.” — Unknown
“Pride is about standing up for justice and equality.” — Unknown
“Pride is about recognizing that we are all deserving of love and respect.” — Unknown
“Pride is about celebrating the beauty of diversity and the strength of unity.” — Unknown
“Pride is not just about a month; it’s a way of life.” — Unknown
“Pride is about embracing your true self and being comfortable in your own skin.” — Unknown
“Pride is about love, acceptance, and being proud of who you are.” — Unknown
“Pride is about celebrating the progress we’ve made while recognizing the work that still needs to be done.” — Unknown
“Pride is about being unapologetically yourself and loving every part of who you are.” — Unknown
“Pride is not just about a parade; it’s about a movement for equality.” — Unknown
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