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 have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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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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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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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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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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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 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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