I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
ROSA PARKSAn opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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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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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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One person can change the world.
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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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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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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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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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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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