It seems certain that a femininely functioning brain can occupy a male body, and vice versa. – Jas G. Kiernan, M.D., “Psychological Aspects of the Sexual Appetite,” read befor

Resolve to be thyself; and know that he who finds himself, loses his misery. – Matthew Arnold, "Self-Dependence," Empedocles on Etna, and Other Poems,

I became a lesbian out of devout Christian charity. All those women out there are praying for a man and I gave them my share. – Rita Mae Brown

Thus, while many minority groups are the target for prejudice (beliefs) and discrimination (actions) in our society, few persons face this hostility without the support and acceptance of their family as do many gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth. – Virginia Uribe and Karen M. Harbeck, 1992