Hispanic Quotes

See also Core English Vocabulary (H) Quotes

(When asked if it was difficult being a Hispanic actress) It got me where I am today! I don`t know if I would`ve had the opportunity to be on Wizards of Waverly Place if it weren`t for my heritage. I realize everybody wants what they don`t have. But at the end of the day, what you have inside is much more beautiful than what`s on the outside!

- Selena Gomez

"(T)hey didn`t know what to do with me. `He looks black but kinda white, maybe Hispanic.` And they don`t want somebody to think of that when they`ve got their thirty seconds and $6 million on the line. They`re going for very specific markets. In a sense, that is a form of racism, and it is still practiced."

- Brian Stokes Mitchell

"First of all, the music that people call Latin or Hispanic is really African. So Black people need to get the credit for that. Number two, Latin people are very passionate, and the music that we love is definitely Afro-rooted -- whether it`s Bob Marley or Afro-Cuban -- because it deals with rhythms." (quoted in response to the use of the term "Latin Explosion" in TV Guide, 19-25 February 2000 issue, Vol. 48, No. 8, 40-42.)

- Carlos Santana

This time we want to talk about the crumbling schools that are stealing the future of black children and white children and Asian children and Hispanic children and Native American children. This time we want to reject the cynicism that tells us that these kids can`t learn; that those kids who don`t look like us are somebody else`s problem. The children of America are not those kids, they are our kids, and we will not let them fall behind in a 21st century economy. Not this time.

- Barack Obama

My Latin roots are very strong. All my life, because I`m blonde and blue-eyed, people who aren`t Hispanic can`t believe I am. And people who are Hispanic always think I`m not, because I don`t look like them. Being Latin is part of who I am and I bring that part to every role.

- Cameron Diaz

My grandfather was the only Mexican at his college, the only Hispanic person at work and the only one at the all-white country club. He tried to forget his Mexican roots, because he never wanted his kids to be made to feel different in America. He and my grandmother didn`t speak Spanish to their children. Now, as a third-generation American, I feel as if I have finally cut loose.

- Jessica Alba

I like to consider myself an actor who just happens to be Hispanic.

- Mario López

I haven`t gotten labeled as a Hispanic actor.

- Mario López

The Constitution was handed down to guide us by a bunch of those wise old, dead, white guys who invented this country. It`s true - they were white guys. So were most of the guys who died in Lincoln`s name, opposing slavery in the 1860s. So, why should I be ashamed of white guys? Why is Hispanic pride or black pride a good thing, while white pride conjures up shaved heads and white hoods?

- Charlton Heston

I am excited about the great opportunity this new radio show will give my Hispanic community,

- Daddy Yankee

I`m proud of being Hispanic.

- Lisa Guerrero

No one tells every white person in this country how to be. No one tells every Hispanic, or Asian or Jewish person in this country how to be. There is no single definition of whiteness or single definition of blackness.

- Montel Williams

You`re Hispanic. You speak Spanish. You`re doing ethnic jokes. Taco Bell is one of your first targets.

- Carlos Mencia

My friends, all Hispanic girls, we went to school with the kids from North, Central and Alhambra, and we discovered we were not attuned to their level. `Are they smarter than us?` we asked, ... I learned later about the arts and grammar. I don`t want our kids to feel at a disadvantage when they reach high school.

- Patricia Lopez

My friends, all Hispanic girls, we went to school with the kids from North, Central and Alhambra, and we discovered we were not attuned to their level. `Are they smarter than us?` we asked,

- Patricia Lopez

What to do with the home '¦ what to do with the family '¦ for the woman who has an Hispanic background,

- Bill Kerr

Latinos are very sensitive to different accents. I sort of lost my Mexican accent, and that`s what they were looking for in this case '” some sort of neutral accent that could be understood on both coasts and in different Hispanic communities: Puerto Ricans on the East Coast, Cubans in Fort Lauderdale and Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles.

- Jorge Ramos

I don`t know whether John Roberts has a twin, perhaps a sister or, uh, someone with a Hispanic last name.

- Alisa Gravitz

A recent Pew Hispanic survey found that more than 70 percent of illegal immigrants from Mexico are interested in a guest-worker program and then returning home.

- Allan Collins

Although an increasing proportion of the Hispanic population is foreign-born - about half of adults in this group - English proficiency is and should remain a requirement for citizenship.

- Almeda Jacks

Liberals believe they own the franchise on minorities and can`t stand any Hispanic or black who breaks rank.

- Almeda Jacks

Truly, the custom amongst Hispanic women of piercing their lobes with a golden or silver ring to which they hang, most of the times, a precious stone.

- Amani Abeid Karume

I know that Bush, for political reasons, is going to nominate a minority, a Hispanic man or someone where it will be harder for people on the progressive side to oppose and split some of the traditionally progressive or democratic constituents.

- Amr Mussa

There are plenty of opportunities for common grounds that we need to explore and strengthen. The Hispanic community has a strong affinity for our relationship with Israel.

- Andi Wise

For as long as the power of America`s diversity is diminished by acts of discrimination and violence against people just because they are black, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, Muslim or gay, we still must overcome.

- Andre Heard

Through this new initiative with Southwest Airlines, we are committed to helping Hispanic students attain a higher education,

- Andrew Weisskopf

Visually significant cataract appears to be high among U.S. Hispanic individuals of Mexican descent, as evidenced by rate of cataract and rate of surgery,

- Andy Lally

We have six fairly new Community Family Clubs -- three that are primarily Hispanic and three that are African American, ... Each one of these clubs has around 80 members and there is no age requirement.

- Andy Poplin

But it`s not as likely to succeed in states with emerging Hispanic populations such as North Carolina. The strategy still depends too much on going through mainstream banking contacts, and many Latinos still prefer to transfer through independent stores in their communities.

- Anita Gallentine

This strategy could be successful in markets that are multi-cultural with assimilated Hispanic populations, such as California, Florida and Texas,

- Anita Gallentine

All our non-English speakers are Hispanic, we have no other (foreign) languages at Michelson.

- Anna Eshoo

We need to acclimate people to opening up checking accounts and using savings accounts and starting college savings plans and things that aren`t historically part of the fabric of Hispanic-American life,

- Annice Statin

Where were they when Mr. and Mrs. Gomez or Mr. and Mrs. Garcia were being charged $40 to wire $100? Where were they when the mortgage companies were charging folks the maximum allowable interest that the laws provide for? Where were they when people were having to spend 10 to 15% of their payroll check just to cash the check. It is not enough to come out and say, `Here we are. We`ve hired Jose. He is our Hispanic guy, and so, therefore, you need to trust us and patronize us.` Our entire foundation is built on the promise of dignity and respect in every single relationship,

- Annice Statin

AztecAmerica is not a crusade. It is simply about bringing to bear banking principles, decision-making tools, technology and proven business solutions in order to increase access and bring down the cost of financial services for Hispanic-Americans. Our primary mission is to bring bank-quality standards, products, services and pricing to a substantially underserved marketplace.

- Annice Statin

Maria Parham feels that serving the Hispanic community is not only important, but also our obligation,

- Anthony Sayre

Not just seeing black and white or Hispanic or Latino. But, seeing you`re just like me and it`s ok.

- Arthur Sheriff

With real estate prices sky-high, it?s hard to come and live here. It?s expensive, but a lot of (Hispanic) people know that with the rise in population, there?s a lot of opportunity to start a business, and they jump on the bandwagon.

- Augustine of Hippo

This sponsorship reflects our company`s history of supporting community programs and initiatives, as well as our commitment and connection to the Hispanic community.

- Avni Ozan