Their quotes aren’t just words; they’re life lessons, battle cries, and celebrations of love and identity. So, let’s take a look at the best quotes from lesbian icons that still resonate today.

However, her tough demeanor at times softens to drop a piece of life advice or wisdom — or even a zinger — we feel lucky to hear. Take a look at some of our favorite Beth Dutton quotes.

“Love is an investment, after all — of time, emotion and, yes, money — and our investments didn’t match.” — Liza Rodler, “ When Is Being Together Worth $5.50 an Hour?

“Self love is not a place we get to, but a place we choose.”—Shannon Kaiser, “The Self-Love Experiment” “Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.” — Tina Fey, “Bossypants” ...

bell hooks wrote over 30 books, leaving a legacy of powerful words on pain, love, equality and much more. Her quotes filled social media in the hours following the announcement of her death.

Queen Elizabeth. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty "Grief is the price we pay for love." — following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 22 of 28 ...

Sophie and Colin Hortman remember their parents, Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, as "the bright lights at the center of our lives." The couple was murdered in their home last weekend.