I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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 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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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I think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for.
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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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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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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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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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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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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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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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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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