QuoteProject
It's not my victory, it's yours and yours and yours. If a gay can win, it means there is hope that the system can work for all minorities if we fight. We've given them hope.
Harvey Milk
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

Harvey Milk emphasizes collective victory and hope for all minorities.

This quote from Harvey Milk highlights the importance of shared success and the belief that progress for one minority group can signify hope for all marginalized communities. It underscores the idea that victories are not just individual triumphs but are significant steps towards systemic change that benefits everyone when they unite and advocate for their rights.

Themes

VictoryHopeMinoritiesSystemic ChangeCollective Action

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can inspire a crowd at a pride parade to unite for equality.

More from Harvey Milk

All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.
Harvey MilkRead
Burst down those closet doors once and for all, and stand up and start to fight.
Harvey MilkRead
If I do a good job, people won't care if I am green or have three heads.
Harvey MilkRead
Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.
Harvey MilkRead
If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door in the country.
Harvey MilkRead
All over the country, they're reading about me, and the story doesn't center on me being gay. It's just about a gay person who is doing his job.
Harvey MilkRead

Similar quotes

Do all things without grumbling. Why? You have a sovereign God who is on your side, who works everything together for your good.
John PiperRead
Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything.
Dalai LamaRead
I'm really excited about this generation of young women that can look at a screen and see some brown people in space.
Tessa ThompsonRead
I intend to inspire people with my story: motivate young people that grew up like myself, or even not like myself. Just, you know, go through the human experience.
Nipsey HussleRead
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord -
Julia Ward HoweRead
One is distracted by this notion that there is such an thing as inspiration, that it comes fast and easy. And some people are graced by that style. I'm not. So I have to work as hard as any stiff to come up with my payload
Leonard CohenRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.