Anita Bryant Quotes

Anita Bryant is an American singer, beauty queen, and anti-gay rights activist. She gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as a singer and television personality. Bryant became known for her controversial stance against LGBTQ+ rights, particularly during the 1970s when she campaigned against gay rights ordinances in various cities. Her views and activism sparked significant public debate and backlash, and she remains a polarizing figure in American social and political history.

I didn't quite agree with the Supreme Court ruling... -Anita Bryant

I didn't quite agree with the Supreme Court ruling that forced civic clubs to take women.

Nobody ever sold more Florida orange juice than I ... -Anita Bryant

Nobody ever sold more Florida orange juice than I did.

I cannot change the fact that divorce is wrong. It's never right. But we are all human, we are all part of a fallen world.

If you operate in fear, it can just wipe you out.... -Anita Bryant

If you operate in fear, it can just wipe you out.

I don't care who you are, if you don't stand oppos... -Anita Bryant

I don't care who you are, if you don't stand opposed to immoral issues, then you will suffer.

For too long, the family-loving grassroots American public has sat back and watched ultra-liberal and militant radical groups cast fear into the hearts of our communications industries.

Sexual preference has nothing to do with civil rig... -Anita Bryant

Sexual preference has nothing to do with civil rights.

I believe in the long run, God will vindicate me.... -Anita Bryant

I believe in the long run, God will vindicate me.

I am creating a better atmosphere for our children... -Anita Bryant

I am creating a better atmosphere for our children and other children.

As for gays, the church needs to be more loving, unconditionally, and willing to see these people as human beings, to minister to them and try to understand.

That TV set in your home has the power to destroy ... -Anita Bryant

That TV set in your home has the power to destroy your family.

I don't have a cause - I am being obedient to God.... -Anita Bryant

I don't have a cause - I am being obedient to God.

I don't know what I'd do without my little black n... -Anita Bryant

I don't know what I'd do without my little black notebook.

Homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord.... -Anita Bryant

Homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord.

If you were raised in Oklahoma, you've got to be a... -Anita Bryant

If you were raised in Oklahoma, you've got to be a Southern Baptist or something.

I've had offers for Broadway and Hollywood musicals, but I do not want to take just any musical. I want the musical that's right for me when I'm right for it.

The more I get persecuted, the more people knock o... -Anita Bryant

The more I get persecuted, the more people knock on my door in support.

In this business I meet so many people. They are all trying to be healthy, but without an inner source they fail. They are not happy with themselves.

Some males who want to become teachers even want to wear dresses to work and flaunt their homosexuality in front of my children.

I think the opportunites are unlimited. It just de... -Anita Bryant

I think the opportunites are unlimited. It just depends on how hard I have to work.

I was singing from the time I was 6 years old - at... -Anita Bryant

I was singing from the time I was 6 years old - at banquets and school shows back in Oklahoma.

You can take God's viewpoint and call sin sin and ... -Anita Bryant

You can take God's viewpoint and call sin sin and still love the sinner.

I tell people that If one woman can get prayer taken out of the school, it may very well be that God Is asking another woman to get prayer back into the schools. I am confident that's what God wants us to do.

I don't think there's anyplace in the nation quite... -Anita Bryant

I don't think there's anyplace in the nation quite like Branson.

I fear for America, and I fear for our children.... -Anita Bryant

I fear for America, and I fear for our children.

Oklahoma's the Bible Belt.... -Anita Bryant

Oklahoma's the Bible Belt.

I had to have security like the President of the U... -Anita Bryant

I had to have security like the President of the United States.

There are no human rights to corrupt our children.... -Anita Bryant

There are no human rights to corrupt our children.

My faith has helped me face adversity. Adversity m... -Anita Bryant

My faith has helped me face adversity. Adversity makes you stronger.

I just want to share my faith.... -Anita Bryant

I just want to share my faith.

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