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.
ROSA PARKSRacism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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There 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.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe 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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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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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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Why do you all push us around?
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