Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
ROSA PARKSIf 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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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As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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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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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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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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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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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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