There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
ROSA PARKSTime begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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That 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.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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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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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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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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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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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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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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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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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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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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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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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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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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