Quote by Armistead Maupin

My only regret about being gay is that I repressed it for so long. I surrendered my youth to the people I feared when I could have been out there loving someone. Don't make that mistake yourself. Life's too damn short.


My only regret about being gay is that I repressed it for so

Summary

This quote is a reflection on the regret of suppressing one's true sexual orientation. The speaker expresses remorse over sacrificing their youth and missing out on experiencing love due to the fear of societal judgment and rejection. The quote serves as a reminder to others not to make the same mistake, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's identity and the brevity of life as reasons to fully and openly love and be loved.

By Armistead Maupin
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