But I'm kind of comfortable with getting older because it's better than the other option, which is being dead. So I'll take getting older.
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It is astonishing that gay and lesbian Americans are still treated as second-class citizens. I am confident that, very soon, the laws of this nation will reflect the basic truth that gay and lesbian people - like all human beings - are born equal in dignity and rights.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the ongoing struggle for equality faced by gay and lesbian Americans, expressing hope for future legal recognition of their rights.
George Clooney highlights the disparity in rights experienced by gay and lesbian individuals in America, likening their status to that of 'second-class citizens.' He expresses confidence that societal attitudes and laws will evolve to recognize the inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, reinforcing the fundamental belief in human equality.
Themes
EqualityRightsDignityDiscriminationInjustice
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
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