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Liberal Quotes

Personal takes on an often-debated label.

This page gathers first-person statements about identifying with a liberal outlook, focusing on how individuals describe their own beliefs rather than debating policy. See Arts for related ideas.

I'm a liberal arts comedian and the definition of liberal arts is all spheres of human knowledge, coexisting, mixing and influencing each other.

Quotes by Adam Conover

I have been under assault by the liberal media in the United States.

Quotes by Aaron Klein

There are no factions in the Liberal Party.

Quotes by Tony Abbott

If a conservative is a liberal who's been mugged, a liberal is a conservative who's been arrested.

Quotes by Tom Wolfe

Always Quotes

I'm a liberal Democrat, and I state that proudly.

Quotes by Tom Bergeron

I'm a liberally minded immigrant, leading a predominantly liberal workforce hailing from predominantly liberal cities and countries.

Quotes by Tobias Lutke

The band has a liberal philosophy - that's sort of a given.

Quotes by Thurston Moore

Our two major parties are actually called the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party.

Quotes by Stockwell Day

Reality has a well-known liberal bias.

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

Arts Quotes

I'm not a conservative. I'm not a liberal.

Quotes by Sharyl Attkisson

I'm not a liberal or conservative journalist, I'm saying conservative-owned media corporations seem to be treated differently.

Quotes by Sharyl Attkisson

I am a limousine liberal.

Quotes by Sean Penn

Cultural arenas and institutions that were always liberal are being prodded or dragged further to the left.

Quotes by Ross Douthat

I am a liberal. I have always been a liberal.

Quotes by Rod Lurie

Been Quotes

I'm a right-wing fiscal conservative and a social liberal.

Quotes by Rob Ford

What is considered 'conservative' and what is considered 'liberal' changes in any given era.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

My family were liberal with a small 'l' but passionately doers. I wanted to be a doer.

Quotes by Richard Attenborough

Bill Clinton was a liberal who could appeal to conservative-leaning Bubba voters.

Quotes by Rich Lowry

The liberal intelligentsia has allowed its party to become a captive of corporate interests.

Quotes by Ralph Nader

Conservative Quotes

Margaret Thatcher was pro-choice. She voted to decriminalize homosexuality. Was not profoundly religious. She was very liberal on social issues.

Quotes by Phyllida Lloyd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Liberal quotes collection about?
It gathers first-person statements from people describing their own outlook as liberal, focusing on personal identity rather than policy debate.
Why do people search for liberal quotes?
People often want to see how others articulate their own worldview in a short, quotable line, whether earnestly or with self-deprecating humor.
Do these quotes take a side on political debates?
This collection sticks to personal self-description rather than arguing specific policy positions.
Is there humor in how people describe their outlook here?
Yes, one line jokes about how far back in history a self-described outlook might actually trace.
What related topic offers a contrasting viewpoint?
See Conservative for a comparison, or Arts for a different angle.

Some quotes here are wry about definitions, noting how far back a self-described outlook can genuinely trace. Compare with Conservative or Always.