There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
ROSA PARKSAn opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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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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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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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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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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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 believe there is only one race – the human race.
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There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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