To be a hero or a heroine, one must give an order to oneself.
Simone WeilRead
He was the up and equal homosexual who would not sit at the back of the bus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the bravery of a person who stands up for their rights and refuses to accept societal discrimination.
Frank Kameny's quote emphasizes the courage required to challenge discrimination and demand equality, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community. It signifies a refusal to be marginalized or oppressed, symbolized by the powerful imagery of not sitting at the back of the bus, which reflects historical struggles against segregation and injustice.
Themes
CourageEqualityHomosexualityRightsActivism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, you could say, 'As Frank Kameny reminded us, we cannot accept to sit at the back of the bus.'
Similar quotes
When I was in school, martial arts made you a dork, and I became self-conscious that I was too masculine. I was a 16-year-old girl with ringworm and cauliflower ears. People made fun of my arms and called me 'Miss Man.' It wasn't until I got older that I realized: These people are idiots. I'm fabulous.
Ronda RouseyRead
The six of us gathered at my house, and we walked to the polls. I'll never forget it. Not a Negro was on the streets, and when we got to the courthouse, the clerk said he wanted to talk with us. When we got into his office, some 15 or 20 armed white men surged in behind us - men I had grown up with, had played with.
Medgar EversRead
Lord, may the pain be ours, And the weakness that it brings, But at least give us the strength, Of not showing it to anyone!
Fernando PessoaRead
War is not a computer-generated missile striking a digital map. War is the color of earth as it explodes in our faces, the sound of child pleading, the smell of smoke and fear. Women survivors of war are not the single image portrayed on the television screen, but the glue that holds families and countries together. Perhaps by understanding women, and the other side of war ... we will have more humility in our discussions of wars... perhaps it is time to listen to womens side of history.
Zainab SalbiRead
In every single culture I encountered, there were always women who defied cultural norms to do what they believed was right for them. This phenomenon has never been related to how rich, poor, successful or not successful the woman may be.
Zainab SalbiRead