Ellen DeGeneres Quotes

As a child I learned what it meant to be persecuted. But, even then, at the worst of times, I knew there was good in the world.

This picture will try to show the Nazism is a matter of mind, not geography, and that there are Nazis— and people of good will— in every country. The world can't spend its life looking over its shoulder and nursing hatreds. There would be no progress that way.

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

We're all human, and growing up you learn that the world isn't always kind.

If I had not been discriminated against or had not suffered persecution, I would never have received the Nobel Prize.

Gay people are the sweetest, kindest, most artistic, warmest and most thoughtful people in the world. And since the beginning of time all they've ever been is kicked.

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love.

Human beings are so made that the ones who do the crushing feel nothing; it is the person crushed who feels what is happening. Unless one has placed oneself on the side of the oppressed, to feel with them, one cannot understand.

Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily.

We have seen our discourse degraded by casual cruelty. At times, it can seem like the forces pulling us apart are stronger than the forces binding us together. Argument turns too easily into animosity. Disagreement escalates into dehumanization. Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions.

I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher.

I used to sleep on floors and face racial abuse.

Although it was common in our culture to complain a lot - about friends, relatives, business partners, bad luck, and the general cluelessness of non-Jews - we were not permitted to complain that anti-Semitism and discrimination were standing in our way.

I have a strong sympathy for all women who have struggled and suffered.

The fear that ultimately leads to hate is something we need to change, and I want to do whatever I can to make the world a better place.

Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.

It's easy to endure adversity -- if it happens to someone else.

Its unfortunate and I really wish I wouldn't have to say this, but I really like human beings who have suffered. They're kinder.

The growing tide of anti-Semitism shocks the conscious of everyone who values freedom, and the ugly, hateful acts particularly stain the character of democracies where liberty and religious freedom are supposed to be respected.

It is an easy thing for one whose foot is on the outside of calamity to give advice and to rebuke the sufferer.

If we stand idly by while states legalize bigotry, we are responsible for allowing it to happen.

A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.

We must learn to regard people less in light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.

The Trail of Tears should teach all of us the importance of respect for others who are different from ourselves and compassion for those who have difficulties.

Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.