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.
ROSA PARKSThere were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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Our freedom is threatened every time one of our young people is killed by another child, every time a person gets stopped and beaten by the police because of the color of their skin.
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I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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I had decided that I would not go anywhere with a piece of paper in my hand asking white folks for any favors. I had made that decision myself, as an individual.
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There is no future without education.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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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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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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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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