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 PARKSI was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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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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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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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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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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Why do you all push us around?
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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