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Asians Quotes

Quotes on identity, representation, and belonging.

One quote pushes back on a narrow assumption, noting a shift from studying to sports, while another describes a town where Algerians, Senegalese, French people, and Asians circulated among Everyone else without separation.

In my town, and especially in my area, there were people from everywhere: Algerians, Senegalese, French people, Asians, all kinds of immigrants and natives, and everyone circulated.

Quotes by Tahar Rahim

If I'm privileged to be elected, I'd be blessed to represent a diverse district, including South Asians and Indian Americans.

Quotes by Raja Krishnamoorthi

Maybe Asians are switching from studying to sports.

Quotes by Mirai Nagasu

Russia is the biggest European nation. We are Europeans, we are not Asians.

Quotes by Ksenia Sobchak

Blessed Quotes

I didn't think it was possible for Asians to be actors.

Quotes by John Cho

I was in one of the first sitcoms that had a lot of Asians in it. It was called 'Gung Ho' on ABC.

Quotes by Emily Kuroda

Frequently Asked Questions

What stereotype does the "studying to sports" quote push back on?
It suggests a shift away from the common assumption that Asian communities emphasize academics over athletics, noting that priorities can and do change.
What does the quote about a mixed town describe?
It paints a picture of a neighborhood with Algerians, Senegalese, French people, Asians, and others living alongside one another, with everyone moving through the same shared spaces. See Everyone quotes for related themes.
What does the quote about actors address?
It reflects on a time when the speaker didn't think it was possible for Asian actors to land roles, pointing to a barrier in representation that has since been challenged.
Why does one quote distinguish Asians from Europeans?
It's making a geographic and political point, arguing that Russia, despite its size, identifies as European rather than Asian, a distinction discussed further in Europeans quotes.
Are these quotes about a single country or Asia broadly?
They span different contexts - a sports and academics shift, a specific immigrant town, an entertainment industry observation, and a continental identity debate - rather than focusing on one country.

A third quote addresses representation directly, expressing surprise that Asian actors weren't once considered possible in the industry. See Europeans quotes for how nations define their own identity.