The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
ROSA PARKSWhen 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.
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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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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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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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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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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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