Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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There is no future without education.
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Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
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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 did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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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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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.
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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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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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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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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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