Best 25 quotes of Jasmine Guy on MyQuotes

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

Anything that is non-violent is OK with me.

Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

I always try to honor a character by being honest and truthful to who they are, in spite of my own personality and beliefs.

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.

I spent years crying in my diary. But I finally stopped finding fault with myself. We're all different, yet the same.

It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.

I've always known the greatness of black people.

I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

I would love to direct a movie, something I really like with a great cast. What a dream!

One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a time.

Our history is a passion for me. I feel that we leave out so much information and huge gaps in the American story and it makes it hard for people to really understand that we are all intricately related as Americans. So I am attracted to historically based projects because we entertain and learn something at the same time. I just love that combination.

People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door is extreme poverty

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

The kitchen may not get cleaned, and I have to accept that. I do the important things.

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.

There is a child in all of us, a person who believes in a glorious future.

The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model

We gave up having a TV last year. I am out of the loop. Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they have one.

Young people discovering their sexuality must know they walk with a strong tradition and that they are not alone. They have a right to information without being pressured.