God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
ROSA PARKSThe bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
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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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If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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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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The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed.
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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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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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That was a difference between black slaves and white indentured servants. Black slaves were usually not allowed to keep their names, but were given new names by their owners.
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