I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
ROSA PARKSYou must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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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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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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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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We will really be set back if people don’t take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
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Our freedom is threatened every time one of our young people is killed by another child, every time a person gets stopped and beaten by the police because of the color of their skin.
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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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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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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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The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed.
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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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One person can change the world.
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Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
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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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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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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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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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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 had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart.
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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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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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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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