You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
ROSA PARKSWhites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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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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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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
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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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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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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in 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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
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I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
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