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Ethnic Quotes

Identity in a changing world.

These ethnic quotes consider identity from several directions: shifting population balances, citizenship extended across borders, and an actor's frustration with narrow casting. Explore Culture quotes for more.

Syria is the proud heir of an ancient civilization that has a unique spectrum of minorities that encompasses Muslims and Christians of various denominations. There are at least ten such ethnic and religious groups.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

It seems to me that the idea traditionally defended of endeavoring to maintain existing ethnic balances simply doesn't work any more.

Quotes by William F. Buckley, Jr.

The Russian Federation's practice of instant citizenship, whereby Russian passports are distributed willy-nilly to ethnic Russians abroad so they can be 'protected' in their current homeland, is unacceptable. Passports are travel documents, not a tool to justify aggression.

Quotes by Toomas Hendrik Ilves

African Americans are one of the oldest ethnic groups in this country. We been here since the beginning. Before the beginning.

Quotes by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Culture Quotes

I love hats, shoes, outfits, handbags, and ethnic jewelery.

Quotes by Soundarya

Back then, everyone was Lana and Rock. No one had ethnic names.

Quotes by Piper Laurie

Anybody that believes that a country can be maintained that has no ethnic core to it or no linguistic core to it, I believe, is naive in the extreme.

Quotes by Pat Buchanan

I have lived all my life as part of an ethnic conflict.

Quotes by Ori Gersht

My features are completely ethnic.

Quotes by Naomi Campbell

Diversity Quotes

If it's a modern-day story dealing with certain ethnic groups, I think I could open up certain scenes for improvisation, while staying within the structure of the script.

Quotes by Martin Scorsese

I usually go for the ethnic ladies. That's kinda my preference, but I don't discriminate.

Quotes by Mark Salling

Parochial schools in the United States are also responsible for educating students from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, including many who are non-Catholic.

Quotes by Mark Foley

Russian children typically hear racist and ethnic slurs against Caucasus natives at home before hearing it on the streets.

Quotes by Margarita Simonyan

I've played every comedy club and every theatre across the country for the last 25 years and seen a lot of audience members from different ethnic persuasions.

Quotes by Lisa Lampanelli

Ethnic Background Quotes

Federalism should be able to maintain unity among all. But this does not mean that we should boycott regional voices and the voices of ethnic groups.

Quotes by Khil Raj Regmi

As an ethnic actor, I still feel I can't be in 'Downton Abbey' or in period dramas.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

It should be very normal to see people of different races and ethnic minorities playing different parts.

Quotes by Karla Crome

By any definition, what happened in Bhutan in the years 1989-93 was ethnic cleansing. The Bhutanese government denies this and has refused to repatriate any of those forcibly expelled.

Quotes by Kai Bird

I'm still ambiguously ethnic. I could be Persian - I could be anything. But I'm Italian and Jewish, so I'm a citizen of the world; that's what I prefer.

Quotes by Justin Baldoni

Ethnic Groups Quotes

There a great ethnic cuisine available to you in Chicago.

Quotes by Jose Garces

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do ethnic quotes focus on?
They address shifting demographic balances, citizenship extended across borders, and actors navigating how casting is shaped by their ethnic background.
Do these quotes discuss casting in film?
Yes, one actor says they still feel excluded from certain roles, like period dramas, because of how their ethnicity is perceived.
Is citizenship policy mentioned?
Yes, one quote critiques a practice of extending citizenship abroad to protect people with shared ethnic ties.
Do any quotes challenge stereotypes about appearance?
Yes, one performer insists their look is entirely rooted in their ethnicity, pushing back against narrow expectations.
What related quotes explore identity further?
See Culture quotes for more on heritage and belonging.

One performer pushes back on assumptions about which roles fit their ethnic background, insisting their features defy easy categorizing. Continue with Diversity or Ethnic Groups quotes.