When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
ROSA PARKSI 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.
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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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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 see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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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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There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.
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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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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 do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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One person can change the world.
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