To kick off Pride Month, we gathered some motivational quotes about being part of the LGBTQ+ community written by celebs.
"I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that's ever happened to me has taught me compassion," Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host.
"Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality," James Baldwin, Novelist.
"Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start," Jason Collins, Former NBA Player
Watch the video above for the complete list of quotes!