The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
ROSA PARKSYou cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
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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 would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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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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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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One person can change the world.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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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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The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed.
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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 will no longer act on the outside in a way that contradicts the truth that I hold deeply inside. I will no longer act as if I were less than the whole person I know myself inwardly to be.
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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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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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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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