Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
ROSA PARKSI believe there is only one race – the human race.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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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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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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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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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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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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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Racism 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.
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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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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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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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I have spent over half my life teaching love and brotherhood, and I feel that it is better to continue to try to teach or live equality and love than it would be to have hatred or prejudice.
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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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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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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 do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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