The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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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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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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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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Why do you all push us around?
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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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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