Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
ROSA PARKSRacial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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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.
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There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.
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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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Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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