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Sanctuary Quotes

A quiet refuge, and a political flashpoint.

Sanctuary means something different depending on context — a private retreat at home, or a contested policy over sanctuary cities. Our Refuge quotes collection explores the personal side further.

My bedroom is my sanctuary. It's like a refuge, and it's where I do a fair amount of designing - at least conceptually, if not literally.

Quotes by Vera Wang

We need to fix Washington, D.C. and states need to fix their sanctuary policies. That's the problem.

Quotes by Russell Pearce

I am really not clear in my mind what a sanctuary city is.

Quotes by Patty Judge

Jon Tester had a chance to stop sanctuary cities, but he voted with them.

Quotes by Matt Rosendale

Emotion Quotes

I do support 'sanctuary cities,' and I would be a firm, non-negotiable 'no' vote on any deliberations that include the possibility of blocking funding for them.

Quotes by Jimmy Gomez

I will not support a federal budget that cuts funds for sanctuary cities, states, or universities.

Quotes by Jimmy Gomez

Afghanistan can't police its borders, and its neighbors give sanctuary and assistance to insurgents.

Quotes by George Packer

There is no sanctuary of virtue like home.

Quotes by Edward Everett

Home is your sanctuary.

Quotes by Daria Werbowy

Identity Quotes

Where's the CNN town hall for sanctuary cities?

Quotes by Dana Loesch

Do not let your ambitions become a sanctuary for your failures.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

Portland calls itself a 'sanctuary city,' but it's nothing of the sort for a law-abiding journalist.

Quotes by Andy Ngo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does sanctuary mean in a personal sense here?
One quote describes a bedroom as a personal sanctuary and refuge, a private space used for rest and creative thinking.
What is a sanctuary city, according to these quotes?
It refers to a jurisdiction with policies limiting cooperation on certain immigration enforcement, a topic several quotes debate from opposing political positions.
Do all these quotes support sanctuary city policies?
No, views are mixed; some express firm support for protecting sanctuary city funding, while others criticize failing to act against them.
Has funding for sanctuary cities been a point of political conflict?
Yes, multiple quotes reference votes and budget proposals tied directly to whether federal funds should support sanctuary cities, states, or universities.
Where can I find more quotes about peace and identity?
Visit our Peace quotes collection for related themes, or browse our Refuge quotes page for more on personal safety and comfort.

For more on inner calm, browse our Peace quotes page, or explore how identity ties into belonging in our Identity quotes collection.