Lgbtq Community Quotes

“It's hazy but she remembers Jane telling her about drag shows she used to go to in the '70s, the balls, how queens would go hungry for weeks to buy gowns, the shimmering nightclubs that sometimes felt like the only safe places.
She lets Jane's memories transpose over here, now, like double exposed film, two different generations of messy, loud, brave and scared and brave again people stomping their feet and waving hands with bitten nails, all the things they share and all the things they don't, the things she has that people like Jane smashed windows and spat blood for.”
― Casey McQuiston, One Last Stop

“We are out and we are alive, and everyone in the universe is out here right now.”
― Becky Albertalli, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

“After some years of muddled thinking on the subject, he suddenly saw quite clearly what it was he had been running away from; why he had refused Sandy's first invitation, and what the trouble had been with Charles. It was also the trouble, he perceived, with nine-tenths or the people here tonight. They were specialists. They had not merely accepted their limitations, as Laurie was ready to accept his, loyal to his humanity if not to his sex, and bringing an extra humility to the hard study of human experience. They had identified themselves with their limitations; they were making a career of them. They had turned from all other reality, and curled up in them snugly, as in a womb.”
― Mary Renault, The Charioteer

“Don’t ignore half of me so you can fit me into a box. Don’t do that.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“Spectrums (...) One of the reasons Im so fond of spectrums is because I believe, with fearce tenacity, that *nothing* in this world is black and white.
Spectrums embrace gray spaces, ambiguity, and fluidity. Since these are all concepts which are integral to the human experience, I find spectrums particularly helpfull in understanding and describing identity.
(...) as we learn about various identities, it's important we recognize they are not "all or nothing" concepts. Many identities can exist in various degrees and come in a range of possibilities. Remembering this is incredibly crucial as we progress.”
― Ashley Mardell, The ABC's of LGBT+

“Nowadays, we are assigning gender even before birth. We have become socially conditioned to participate in the gendering of children at the earliest possible moment—whenever a sonogram can identify its genitalia. Gender-reveal parties have become a trendy way to celebrate the child’s fate, steering them down a life of masculine or feminine ideals before ever meeting them.”
― George Matthew Johnson

“When I was a little girl, my mother always told me that if I ever got lost in a big city, "Look for the rainbow flag." She believed in the goodness of the LGBTQ+ community, and knew there would be protection and direction there. I always found this to be true.”
― Gabrielle Union, You Got Anything Stronger?

“Queerness isn't about individual answers as much as collective questions.”
― Jen Winston, Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much

“While anyone can smear shit on a canvas, it really must stink to sell!”
― Michael Hunter McVay

“ہیجڑے کی سرگوشی
( ہیجڑے کا رجز" کے طنز کے جواب میں ")

! میں اور میرا رجز کیا

صدیوں تلک
شمشیر تھامے ہاتھ میں
، پہرہ دیا ہے روز و شب
محلوں کا تھا میں پاسباں
چڑیا نہ مارے پر جہاں

ایک وقت تھا
یہ دیس تھا جب خوش ادا
میں شادمانی کا نقیبِ خاص تھا
بے شک ہے مِرے اب و جد کی نسل مجھ میں منقطع
بے تخم جیسے اِک شجر
معدوم جو ہو جاۓ گا
میں " تا قیامت " کے مقابل " مختصر " کی داستاں
بس اس لیے
سب کی نظر میں ، میں رہا رحمت کے ساۓ میں سدا
بھولے سے میری بد دعا لیتا نہ تھا چھوٹا بڑا

بدلا جہاں اب یاں فقط اِک شور ہے
جن کے دماغ و قلب کی افسردگی ان پر عیاں
سنتا ہوں ان کی گالیاں
اس دور میں
اس شور میں
!کیا کر سکوں گا میں بھلا

اس سوچ میں
تکنے لگا سوےَ فلک میں ناگہاں
مجھ کو نظر آنے لگے کڑیل جواں
، کھولے ہوۓ چھاتے ، فضا میں دور سے آتے ہوۓ
سوےَ زمیں
اور ان میں تھیں دو لڑکیاں
آتی ہوئیں ؟آتے ہوۓ ؟
یہ فرق غائب ہو گیا
کچھ لوگ تو کرنے لگے آہ و بکا
! ہے ہے غضب
! اندھیر ہے
مردوں کے جیسے کام جب کرنے لگیں گی عورتیں
یہ ریش ، یہ سبلت بھلا کس کام کی رہ جائے گی
کیا مرد ہی اب حاملہ ہو جائیں گے
اب ہم مذکر اور مؤنث کس طرح کہہ پائیں گے
!ملعون کیا اب مومنوں سے فارسی بلوائیں گے

ایسے خیال آنے لگے
اور دل کو دہلانے لگے
تانیث اور تذکیر میں الجھاؤ پھیلانے لگے
مجنوں نظر آنے لگیں لیلیٰ نظر آنے لگے
،پھر مارنے دوڑے مجھے کہتے ہوۓ
" بدبخت ! یہ سب ہے فقط تیری خطا "

میں ہنس پڑا
تالی بجا کر خوش کروں دل آپ کا
چُپکے سے پھر اِتنا کہوں
ہستی نہیں بس خواب گاہ
نظریں اُٹھا کر دیکھ لو
نیلا ہے کتنا آسماں
میں بھی اُتر سکتا ہوں چھاتا کھول کر

دُہراتے رہتے ہو جنہیں شام و سحر
الفاظ معنی سے تہی کیا ہو گئے ؟
گردان ہی میں کھو گئے
کچھ حافظے پر زور دیں
شاید دکھائی دے سکے
اِک ذی نفس میں آپ کو
نورِ خدا”
― Fahmida Riaz, Tum Kabeer / تم کبیر

“E a, agora que estou sem ela, com mais dinheiro do que tempo para gastar, com meu nome carimbado na história do cinema, percebo o quanto isso é vazio, e me torturo por ter escolhido isso em vez de me orgulhar do meu amor. Mas isso é um luxo. Só quem é rico e famoso pode fazer isso. Concluir que o dinheiro e a fama, depois que obtidos, não valem nada.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“Chico, ¿a quién ofendo con eso, si son mis plumas?”
― Senel Paz, El lobo, el bosque y el hombre nuevo

“Older age can be challenging for LGBTQ people when living an independent life becomes more difficult. Having lived in a same-sex relationship for many years there are limited choices about living in a retirement home where some people may feel that they have to supress their sexuality in order to appease others. I hear less these days about this aspect of LGBT life, being forced back into the closet in order to live in close proximity to others, that can cause depression particularly where there may be no close relatives or friends having lived a long life”
― Franko Figueiredo-Stow, Out On An Island

“BL series play an important role in creating a space where people feel they're not alone. Seeing characters on screen who reflect your own identity or feelings is deeply meaningful. It reinforces the idea that all forms of love are beautiful and equally valuable, and helps push society toward greater openness and inclusion.”
― Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai

“Why should we be arguing for our own rights(LGBTQ) in the first place?”
― Parmesh Shahani, Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace

“If the BBC says I'm Gay, it must be True!
I always knew I was gay. Just as straight people always know they are straight.”
― Parmesh Shahani, Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace

“But first, for the straight people reading this book, in case you are worried, reading about LGBTQ issues and trying to make your organization diverse will not make you LGBTQ. It doesn't happen that way, darlings. If you are straight, you will remain straight. Chill!”
― Parmesh Shahani, Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace

“It is so sad to see. That you are threaten by someone who is living their life, because they are different than you. The fact that you don't understand them. It doesn't mean you should kill them. What have they done to you , That makes you think . They don't deserve to live. They are not the problem, but it is you having problems with them, because of your insecurities.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“It is so sad to see. That you are threaten by someone who is living their life, because they are different from you. The fact that you don't understand them. It doesn't mean you should kill them. What have they done to you , that makes you think . They don't deserve to live. They are not the problem, but it is you having problems with them, because of your Insecurities. Every person has a right to live.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“In fact, we, the LGBTQ community, have always been here. We were required to lead invisible lives out of necessity. We loved who we loved in the background of society because it was too dangerous to do otherwise.”
― Gayla Turner, Don't You Dare: Uncovering Lost Love

“Healing means finding the courtage to create new moments of joy”
― Lee Quail, Love, Planes, & Heartache

“It was my conclusion that any people who were oppressed, particularly gay people like myself, could not depend upon others to be our heroes. We could not quit struggling for survival because one man with charisma and foresight had been murdered. There had to be enough of us to carry our own banners, even though the majority of us were still unseen. If we wanted conditions to be different, it was up to us to accomplish the change. And if some of us fell in battle, there would be a surplus of gay people to continue the fight - forever!”
― Troy D. Perry, Don't Be Afraid Anymore: The Story of Reverend Troy D. Perry and the Metropolitan Community Churches

“In a world that thrives on diversity, the LGBTQ+ community stands as a testament to the beauty of authenticity and the strength of the human spirit. We are a tapestry of vibrant colors, interwoven with the threads of love, courage, and resilience. Our existence is not defined by societal norms but by the unwavering belief that love knows no boundaries.

In embracing our true selves, we challenge the confines of convention and rewrite the narrative of what it means to be human. We are the bold pioneers who refuse to be silenced, forging paths of acceptance and equality for future generations. Through every step we take, we paint a brighter tomorrow, where love is celebrated in all its forms.

Our community is a symphony of voices, harmonizing in a chorus of authenticity. From every corner of the globe, we rise above prejudice and discrimination, demanding recognition, respect, and the right to love freely. We are the embodiment of resilience, turning adversity into opportunity, and transforming hate into understanding.

In our journey, we find solace in unity. We stand shoulder to shoulder, a collective force that cannot be ignored. We are family, friends, and allies, bound by compassion and a shared commitment to creating a world where everyone is embraced for who they are.

Our pride radiates like a beacon, illuminating the path towards a society that celebrates diversity and champions equality. We are the architects of change, dismantling the walls of ignorance and prejudice. With every act of love and every act of defiance, we redefine the boundaries of possibility.

So let the world bear witness to the kaleidoscope of love that we embody. Let our colors shine unapologetically, guiding others towards a future where acceptance is the norm. Together, we will continue to paint the world with the brushstrokes of compassion, understanding, and love, leaving a legacy of inclusivity that will endure for generations to come.

In a world that can sometimes be gray, let us be the vibrant hues that light up the sky, reminding all that love has no limits, and the LGBTQ+ community is a testament to the infinite power of the human heart.”
― "Embrace the Colors of Love: Celebrating the Power of LGBTQ+ Identity by D.L. Lewis

“Your silence will not protect you." Audre Lorde”
― Audre Lorde

“...Melisa felt as if she could pass out with the indescribable happiness of letting Lara take control of her body. She had never thought that surrender could be so easy and pleasant. With the water running over her head, she was filled with the belief that she had been baptized by love.
A new life was being bestowed... A new life... The opportunity made her look at everything with different eyes. A chance to be reborn with love and to be cleansed of all the sins of the past...''
Angel Diays1/Babylonian Spell-Mystey-Fiction Novel”
― Arzu Gokyolcu

“My hobby is knowing everything about everybody!”
― David Vass, Liar, Alleged: A Tell-All: Celebrities, Sex, and All the Rest

“For minorities and marginalized groups, representation matters, but access matters more.”
― Raven Jemison, More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table

“As I journey further into reconstructing my faith, I have determined that when anger motivates us to move toward liberation, to be more inclusive, to build wider tables, and to love our neihbours better, it is righteous and holy.”
― Robert G. Callahan II, Fire in the Whole: Embracing Our Righteous Anger with White Christianity and Reclaiming Our Wholeness

“These are the connections and simple acts of kindness that can and will save lives. I know this to be true, because my community opened its arms and helped save mine.”
― Brad Peacock, Love Is for All of Us: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends

“I want to move forward, but sometimes the memories are so strong."— Ryan from LGBTR ebook”
― Ferdinand Jayvee Gomez, Failing Love: Secrets Unveiled, Hearts Betrayed, and the Dawn of Redemption