POWERFUL LGBT+ QUOTES

Here are some powerful quotes from changemakers who are have contributed to the movement for LGBT equality:

1. "Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start."-

-Jason Collins, first openly gay athlete in U.S. pro sports

2. "When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free."-

-Barack Obama

3. "The only queer people are those who don't love anybody."-

-Rita Mae Brown

4. "This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another."-

-Ellen Page

5. "Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?"-

-Author Ernest J. Gaines

6. "I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You're not scared. You're an asshole."-

-Morgan Freeman

7. "I believe that no one should ever have to choose between a career we love and living our lives with authenticity and integrity"-

-Out & Equal Executive Director Selisse Berry

7. "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