If every gay person were to come out only to his/her own family, friends, neighbors and fellow workers, within days the entire state would discover that we are not the stereotypes generally assumed. Harvey Milk Read Quote
I will never forget what it was like coming out and having nobody to look up toward. Harvey Milk Read Quote
A gay person in office can set a tone, can command respect not only from the larger community but from the young people in our own community who need both examples and hope. Harvey Milk Read Quote
If we wish to rebuild our cities, we must first rebuild our neighborhoods. And to do that, we must understand that the quality of life is more important than the standard of living. Harvey Milk Read Quote
You must come out. Come out… to your parents… I know that it is hard and will hurt them, but think about how they will hurt you in the voting booth! Harvey Milk Read Quote
Give me your support, and I’ll fight for you… I’ll fight for you because I am you. Harvey Milk Read Quote
I’m a small businessman and I’m well aware of the uncertainties of the economy, exactly what the ‘inflationary spiral’ means when I’m forced to raise prices to my customers, and how taxes can eat into your earnings. Harvey Milk Read Quote
Burst down those closet doors once and for all, and stand up and start to fight. Harvey Milk Read Quote