An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.
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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 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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One person can change the world.
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Why do you all push us around?
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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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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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