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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.

If a filmmaker is making a movie about a nice Midwestern family or a story that needs a very white character or a black or a Chinese, then I don't expect to go up for it. But I know, especially...

Quotes by Sarita Choudhury

I've designed since I was 12. The first was when I skated to Carmen, in red and gold and black. I wanted so many frills at that time. It had a lot going on for a little person like me....

Quotes by Sasha Cohen

Relations between black and white would be greatly improved if we were more accepting of our fears and our feelings and more vocal about it.

Quotes by Sarah Silverman

Jews, black people - any people who are hated or who have suffered, either as individuals or as a people - use humour. It is a survival skill.

Quotes by Sarah Silverman

One of my favorite stories was Black Orchid, because it was so different from all the others. I especially enjoyed dancing the Charleston. I have always been keen on dancing.

Quotes by Sarah Sutton

What doctor does not need platform heels and dark black eyeliner to treat their patients?

Quotes by Sarah Chalke

When I was younger, I used to power dress - I'd wear black and grey and suits all the time, to make it feel like I belonged.

Quotes by Sara Davies

Take any movie from 'Khamoshi' to 'Black,' I was always clear about my subjects.

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

When I make a film about a physically challenged person, I come away with so much. I learn to value what I have. My survival instinct sharpened after 'Black' and 'Guzaarish.'

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I believe in 'Black' as much as I believe in 'Bajirao Mastani.'

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

What upset me was that after 'Saawariya,' which came after the awards and rewards of 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,' 'Devdas' and 'Black,' I was written off, almost hounded out of the industry.

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I sense a kind of fear of writing black or Asian characters from non-ethnic writers, who perhaps feel that they don't know the culture and therefore can't write about it. By and large, if there's an Asian character, I might...

Quotes by Sanjeev Bhaskar

You would never expect a black woman to be the hero.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

I liked the fact that there were so many different representations of black women and black men in the movie. It wasn't like we all had the same agenda.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

People make jokes about how black people are the first ones to be killed off.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

I voted for Barack because he was black. 'Cuz that's why other folks vote for other people - because they look like them... That's American politics, pure and simple.

Quotes by Samuel L. Jackson

Because of where I come from, I never thought I'd see in my life a black candidate running for President.

Quotes by Samuel L. Jackson

From 1968 on, I was pretty much the black, gay SF writer.

Quotes by Samuel R. Delany

The American Race is marked by a brown complexion; long, black, lank hair; and deficient beard.

Quotes by Samuel George Morton

Color television! Bah, I won't believe it until I see it in black and white.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn

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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.