June is marked annually as Pride Month, so Happy Pride Month, my queer friends! In many parts of the world, it’s observed by people, businesses, and public institutions as a month-long celebration of diversity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people and as a way to commemorate and honor the brave people who took part in the Stonewall riots in 1969. Those six days between June and July were enough to pave the way for the beginning of gay liberation and marked a watershed moment for queer history.
In honor of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Pride Month quotes and empowering messages, coming from activists, politicians, celebrities, and even some iconic references from LGBT+ movies and books! Feel free to use our collection for your Pride Month captions on social media during these next weeks of celebrations.
And if you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, remember one thing. It’s totally ok if you’re not ready to come out yet. The right time comes for everyone, so feel free to celebrate this Pride Month discreetly, like simply wearing a rainbow bracelet under your hoodie, or don’t do anything at all. Your safety is the top priority! Or, go full RuPaul if you’re lucky enough to live in a supportive community that makes you feel safe enough to go out there and show all your Pride and colors!
#1
"If Harry Potter taught us anything, it's that no one should live in a closet."
unknown
Report38points
#2
"I'd choose hell over a homophobic heaven" — Desmond Tutu
unknown
Report33points
#3
“You don’t have to be gay to be a supporter—you just have to be a human.” — Daniel Radcliffe
unknown
Report31points
#4
“I believe that marriage isn’t between a man and a woman but between love and love.” – Frank Ocean
unknown
Report31points
#5
"Being gay is natural. Hating gay is a lifestyle choice." – John Fugelsang
unknown
Report31points
#6
"When you reduce life to black and white, you never see rainbows."
unknown
Report30points
#7
"When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." – President Barack Obama
unknown
Report29points
#8
“Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?” – Ernest J. Gaines
unknown
Report29points
#9
"Gay rights are human rights." – Hillary Clinton
unknown
Report28points
#10
“There will always be enemies. Time to stop being your own.” — Larry Kramer
unknown
Report28points
#11
"Being born gay, black, and female is not a revolutionary act. Being proud to be a gay, black female is." – Lena Waithe
unknown
Report25points
#12
“Gay, straight, bi, whatever – it doesn’t matter. Love is love.” – Amber Liu
unknown
Report24points
#13
"This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another." – Elliot Page
unknown
Report23points
#14
"From the playboys to the gay boys, go and slay, boys." – Lizzo
unknown
Report21points
#15
“Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I’ve ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn’t even realized I was carrying.” — Sir Ian McKellen
unknown
Report21points
#16
"Follow your gut and don’t feel like you owe any sort of explanation to anyone. Your sexuality is yours only so build with it at a pace that works for you." — Daya
unknown
Report21points
#17
"Never EVER apologize for who you love"
unknown
Report21points
#18
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." – Dalai Lama
unknown
Report20points
#19
“There is no sexuality that is greater or lesser than another.” – Jasmine Guy
unknown
Report18points
#20
"Love is too beautiful to be hidden in the closet."
unknown
Report18points