To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
ROSA PARKSYou cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.
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You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
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I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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When the history of this country is written, when a final accounting is done, it is this small, quiet woman whose name will be remembered long after the names of senators and presidents have been forgotten.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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I think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.
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