I will no longer act on the outside in a way that contradicts the truth that I hold deeply inside. I will no longer act as if I were less than the whole person I know myself inwardly to be.
ROSA PARKSYou must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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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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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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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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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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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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