Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
ROSA PARKSOur freedom is threatened every time one of our young people is killed by another child, every time a person gets stopped and beaten by the police because of the color of their skin.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
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If 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.
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There is no future without education.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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One person can change the world.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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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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Why do you all push us around?
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I 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.
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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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