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Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Gilbert Baker, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
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Gilbert Baker

Our movement is evolving. The movement to liberate our sexuality as a human right, that’s an ongoing struggle.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

In 1978, the first flag was organic everything. It did have eight colors: the six colors of the rainbow we see today plus hot pink and turquoise. But pretty quickly on I realized that I would never be able to satisfy the demand for them by hand-dying fabric and these colors.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

The reason the rainbow flag endures is because people own it. It means something to them.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

When I was young, they thought I was from outer space. I was the only gay person they probably knew, and they struggled with that. Everybody knew I was gay. They just didn’t want to talk about it.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

I came out because I fell in love. It wasn’t a terrible, horrible, damn thing. I was in love with somebody, and I wanted to scream it from the rooftops.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

Flags say something. You put a rainbow flag on your windshield, and you’re saying something.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

Flags are about proclaiming power… that visibility is key to our success and to our justice.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

Once I was finally liberated from my Kansas background, the first thing I did was get a sewing machine, because it’s 1972, and I have to look like Mick Jagger and David Bowie every single second. Taffeta jumpsuits.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

A flag translates into everything, from tacky souvenirs to the names of organizations and the way that flags function.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

I was astounded nobody had thought of making a rainbow flag before because it seemed like such an obvious symbol for us.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

That’s really how I ended up making the first flag – I was the guy who could sew it.

– Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker

I was afraid my family would lock me up and give me electroshock. I was a screaming queen.

– Gilbert Baker

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