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.
ROSA PARKSSince I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
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I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn’t just free blacks but them, too.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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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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Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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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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I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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