I believe there is only one race – the human race.
ROSA PARKSEach person must live their life as a model for others.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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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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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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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.
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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 have spent over half my life teaching love and brotherhood, and I feel that it is better to continue to try to teach or live equality and love than it would be to have hatred or prejudice.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
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