Logo - Feel The Words

Black Quotes

Black holes, bias, and belonging, all in one word.

This collection ranges from cosmic curiosity about black holes and possibility to a pointed observation about racial conditioning and who gets blamed for problems. For quotes on subtler, quieter qualities, see Mystery quotes.

I think America loves cooperative black men. I am not against Colin Powell, but I know who he is.

Quotes by Sister Souljah

I am for feminism. I stand up for women standing up for themselves in the same way I stand up for being black.

Quotes by Skepta

England is so black and white, so plain, like a burger with nothing on it. No salad, nothing. That's why it's so real.

Quotes by Skepta

What I really resent most about people sticking labels on you is that it cuts off all the other elements of what you are because it can only deal with black and white; the cartoon.

Quotes by Siouxsie Sioux

Pop culture says that if a black girl is to be taken seriously, she has to assimilate and be as white as possible, to the point of bleaching her hair blonde.

Quotes by Sir Mix-a-Lot

I want to be an inspiration, but I would like there to be a day when it is not 'Simone the black swimmer.'

Quotes by Simone Manuel

The title 'black swimmer' makes it seem like I am not supposed to be able to win a gold medal, I am not supposed to be able to break the Olympic record, and that is not true, as I work...

Quotes by Simone Manuel

Everyone that knows me already know that I rarely stray from my black jeans, black T-shirt and a black jacket - tailored or leather. I like to have a uniform and one that's versatile. I'm a very hands-on Creative Director,...

Quotes by Simon Spurr

Stalin had 15 scenic seaside villas, some of them czarist palaces, on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia. In 2002, I visited and photographed these extraordinarily well-preserved Stalinist time capsules.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

I'm the black sheep.

Quotes by Sienna Miller

Light is a metaphoric thing. There is green light and red light. Then there is black light, which is mostly danger.

Quotes by Sigmar Polke

I was the only Black person on the set. It was unusual for me to be in a circumstance in which every move I made was tantamount to representation of 18 million people.

Quotes by Sidney Poitier

The Beatles were no trouble... lots of girls. The Stones were black-jacketed guys, a rough crowd. A whole different scene between the Stones' black leather jackets and the Beatles' pretty-dressed girls with the ribbons in their hair, teenagers standing on...

Quotes by Sid Bernstein

The great thing about 'Mirzapur' is that no one character is clear black or white, every character is working in a grey shade.

Quotes by Shriya Pilgaonkar

My kids are deep. My daughter plays music. My son, Black Jack, doesn't forget anything.

Quotes by Shooter Jennings

It's definitely an intrinsic part of my makeup that makes me want to see black when everyone else is seeing white.

Quotes by Shirley Manson

Shirley Temple opens doors for Shirley Temple Black.

Quotes by Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple doesn't hurt Shirley Temple Black. Shirley Temple helps Shirley Temple Black. She is thought of as a friend - which I am!

Quotes by Shirley Temple

Every Iranian artist dreams of the black market. We don't care about making money.

Quotes by Shirin Neshat

Of my two handicaps, being female put many more obstacles in my path than being black.

Quotes by Shirley Chisholm

You may also like

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection say about racial conditioning in society?
One quote makes a direct, honest observation: "We're conditioned in this country to believe that if there's a problem, the black man is usually the culprit." It's presented as the speaker's own candid reflection. For more on emotional and social topics, see our Emotion page.
Is there a quote about mixed heritage and identity?
Yes - one quote speaks personally about growing up between two communities: "My father is black and my mother is white. Therefore, I could answer to either, which kind of makes me a racial Lone Ranger, caught between two communities." It's a genuine, personal reflection on identity.
Does the collection include anything about space or physics?
One quote shares a fascination with science fiction, mentioning "Planets being sucked into black holes, and the various vortexes that create possibility." For more on curious, mysterious topics, see our Mystery collection.
Is there a quote about music side-projects?
Yes - one quote mentions a side project called Black Light Burns, describing it as "still a labor of love" alongside a main band commitment. For quotes with more depth, see our Depth page.
What's the range of topics under "black" in this collection?
It spans quite a bit - from personal identity and social observation to science fiction and music, showing how differently the same word can be used. Explore more in our Elegance collection.

One entry describes growing up between a black father and a white mother, navigating two communities at once. Readers can also browse Emotion quotes for related identity themes, or Depth quotes for a more introspective tone.