I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
ROSA PARKSMemories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
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I had decided that I would not go anywhere with a piece of paper in my hand asking white folks for any favors. I had made that decision myself, as an individual.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
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That was a difference between black slaves and white indentured servants. Black slaves were usually not allowed to keep their names, but were given new names by their owners.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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Why do you all push us around?
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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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The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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