I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
ROSA PARKSTo bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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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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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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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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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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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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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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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 think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for.
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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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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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