I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
ROSA PARKSI believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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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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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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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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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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One person can change the world.
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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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