Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
ROSA PARKSIf I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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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 talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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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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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity 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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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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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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There is no future without education.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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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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Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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