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.
ROSA PARKSI do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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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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I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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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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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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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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There is no future without education.
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