My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
ROSA PARKSRacism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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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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We will really be set back if people don’t take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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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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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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There is no future without education.
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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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