Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
ROSA PARKSStand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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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Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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I think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for.
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I 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.
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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
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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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You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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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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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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