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.
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’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
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