I had decided that I would not go anywhere with a piece of paper in my hand asking white folks for any favors. I had made that decision myself, as an individual.
ROSA PARKSAs long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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Why do you all push us around?
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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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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One person can change the world.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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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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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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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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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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