I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.
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There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.
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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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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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