Edith Windsor

Civil Rights Activist, Plaintiff American 1929 – 2017

Plaintiff in Supreme Court marriage equality case.

371 quotes

"Being authentic is revolutionary."
Courage
"I've lived long enough to see real progress happen."
Hope
"You can't suppress love; it will always find a way."
Love
"My case was about much more than me."
Leadership
"Standing up for yourself helps everyone around you."
Strength
"The best marriages are built on truth and equality."
Relationships
"Never underestimate what one person's courage can accomplish."
Inspiration
"Freedom means the freedom to love openly and honestly."
Freedom
"I found my voice when I found my truth."
Truth
"Love has no expiration date or demographic."
Love
"The law finally caught up to what love already knew."
Wisdom
"Every milestone for equality makes the world better."
Hope
"I'm grateful for every day I got to love freely."
Gratitude
"Discrimination diminishes us all."
Justice
"The right to marry is the right to dignity."
Freedom
"My life became a symbol of something much bigger than me."
Inspiration
"Love doesn't need permission; it needs recognition."
Love
"I stand on the shoulders of those who fought before me."
Gratitude
"Equality is not negotiable."
Justice
"The strength to be yourself comes from within."
Strength
"I never thought my personal life would change history."
Motivation
"Real change takes courage, not just words."
Courage
"Love is the most powerful force there is."
Love
"Being seen as equal in the eyes of the law matters."
"I fought for every couple who couldn't fight for themselves."
"The truth about love is that it knows no boundaries."
Truth
"I've learned that perseverance really does pay off."
Perseverance
"Every person deserves to feel that their love is valid."
Kindness
"My case proved that one person can make a difference."
Inspiration
"Love between two people transcends everything else."
Love