If there’s one thing we know how to do well in this community, it’s celebrate diversity and love in all its forms, and what better way to do it than with these 30 Powerful Quotes From Artists, Celebrities, And Activists About Gay Pride!

From Lady Gaga to Billie Jean King, these quotes not only inspire us, but also make us smile and remember how important it is to love ourselves and others, regardless of our sexual orientation. So get ready for a dose of inspiration and humor, because these quotes have it all. Let us begin!

Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean

1

Love is a universal language. No matter your gender, everyone deserves love.

— Lady Gaga — Singer, actress, and LGBTQ+ activist known for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights and her support for the community.

2

There’s nothing more powerful than an authentic person who’s not afraid to show their true self.

— Ellen DeGeneres — Comedian, talk show host, and LGBTQ+ activist known for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights and her coming out as a lesbian in the 90s.

3

Being gay is not a crime and we don’t deserve to be judged for our sexual orientation.

— Laverne Cox — Actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ activist known for her role in “Orange Is the New Black” and her advocacy for transgender rights and visibility.

4

I’ve always been openly gay, and I’ve never been discriminated against for it. Luckily, I’m surrounded by people who accept me for who I am.

— Neil Patrick Harris — Actor, writer, and LGBTQ+ activist known for his role in “How I Met Your Mother” and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

5

Equality to me is a human rights issue. Sexual orientation should not define who we are as people.

— Angelina Jolie — Actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian known for her work on social justice issues, including LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality.

6

No one should be discriminated against or judged for their sexual orientation. We all deserve love and respect.

— Ricky Martin — Singer and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

7

Being gay is a part of who I am, and I can’t separate it from my art. It’s what makes me authentic.

— Frank Ocean — Singer and songwriter known for his honest and personal lyrics about his experiences as a queer man.

8

We all deserve to be loved for who we are, regardless of our sexual orientation.

— Meghan Markle — Actress, philanthropist, and member of the British royal family known for her advocacy for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.

9

Love has no gender. We all deserve to love and be loved.

— Miley Cyrus — Singer and LGBTQ+ activist known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her support for the community.

10

Being gay is just a part of my identity, but it doesn’t define me as a person.

— Troye Sivan — Singer, songwriter, and actor known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his honest and personal music about his experiences as a queer man.

Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande
Elton John
Elton John
RuPaul
RuPaul
Sam Smith
Sam Smith

11

The LGBTQ+ community deserves the same rights and freedoms as any other person.

— Joe Biden — President of the United States, defender of LGBTQ+ rights and promoter of inclusive policies for the LGBTQ+ community.

12

Don’t let anyone make you feel less for who you are. We all deserve love and respect.

— Demi Lovato — Singer and LGBTQ+ activist known for her advocacy for mental health and LGBTQ+ rights.

13

Love is love, and no one should be discriminated against for their sexual orientation.

— Ariana Grande — Singer and LGBTQ+ ally known for her support of the community and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

14

Being gay is a gift. It allows us to see and experience life in a unique way.

— Anderson Cooper — Journalist and news anchor known for his work on LGBTQ+ issues and his coming out as gay in 2012.

15

Diversity is beautiful. We should celebrate the diversity of our community and respect each individual’s differences.

— RuPaul — Drag queen, actor, and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his work on the reality competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”.

16

We all deserve love and respect, regardless of our sexual orientation.

— Charlize Theron — Actress and LGBTQ+ ally known for her support of the community and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality.

17

Being gay is not a choice, but loving and respecting people is.

— Elton John — Singer, songwriter, and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his philanthropic work on HIV/AIDS issues.

18

The LGBTQ+ community deserves the same respect and acceptance as any other community.

— Emma Watson — Actress and feminist activist known for her advocacy for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.

19

Being gay is just a part of who I am, but it has allowed me to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

— Sam Smith — Singer and LGBTQ+ activist known for their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and their honest and personal music about their experiences as a non-binary person.

20

Being gay is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s a beautiful and authentic part of who we are.

— Tim Cook — CEO of Apple Inc. and LGBTQ+ ally known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his leadership on diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Conchita Wurst
Conchita Wurst

21

The LGBTQ+ community has made a great contribution to culture and society worldwide.

— Hillary Clinton — Politician and former Secretary of State of the United States known for her support of LGBTQ+ rights and her work to advance equality for all.

22

Being gay has allowed me to meet amazing people and have wonderful experiences. I wouldn’t change anything about my life.

— Adam Lambert — Singer and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his work to promote visibility and acceptance of the community.

23

Love is love, no matter who you love. We all deserve to be treated with equality and respect.

— Halsey —Singer and LGBTQ+ ally known for her support of the community and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health issues.

24

Being gay is an important part of my identity and has taught me a lot about love and acceptance.

— Janelle Monáe — Singer, songwriter, and actress known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her work to promote visibility and acceptance of the community.

25

The LGBTQ+ community has been fighting for decades for equality and justice, and we will continue to fight until our goals are achieved.

— Harvey Milk — American politician and LGBTQ+ activist, first openly gay elected official in California and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

26

There’s nothing more beautiful than being true to yourself and embracing who you truly are.

— Ian McKellen — British actor and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his work to promote visibility.

27

Being gay should not be a barrier to success. We all deserve the same opportunity to thrive in life.

— Zachary Quinto — Actor and LGBTQ+ activist known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his work to promote visibility and acceptance of the community.

28

Love is a powerful force that unites us all. Let’s celebrate the diversity of our community and work together to create a more just and loving world for everyone.

— Billie Jean King — Former professional tennis player and LGBTQ+ activist known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality in sports.

29

It’s important that Spanish society understands that love has no gender and that we all deserve equality of rights and respect.

— Carla Antonelli — Spanish actress, trans activist, and politician, has been a defender of LGBT+ rights for decades.

30

Gay pride is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and to demand the rights of LGBT+ people. There is still much to be done, but together we can achieve a more just and equal world.

— Conchita Wurst — Austrian singer and drag queen, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014.

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