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 PARKSI 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 PARKSOur mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
ROSA PARKSThe bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
ROSA PARKSBlack women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
ROSA PARKSI would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
ROSA PARKSIf 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.
ROSA PARKSAs long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
ROSA PARKSThat 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.
ROSA PARKSAn opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
ROSA PARKSWhat really matters is not whether we have problems, but how we go through them. We must keep going on to make it through whatever we are facing.
ROSA PARKSIf I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
ROSA PARKSWhy do you all push us around?
ROSA PARKSI want to be treated like a human being.
ROSA PARKSWhites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
ROSA PARKSI see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
ROSA PARKSI had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart.
ROSA PARKS