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.
ROSA PARKSThere is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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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’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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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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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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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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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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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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As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man’s inhumanity to man, regardless – there is much to be done, and people need to work together.
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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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I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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