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.
ROSA PARKSBlack women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
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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 will always work for human rights for all people.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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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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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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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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There is no future without education.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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