An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
ROSA PARKSGod has always given me the strength to say what is right.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn’t just free blacks but them, too.
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I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
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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 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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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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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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There is no future without education.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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