I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
ROSA PARKSI knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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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 the history of this country is written, when a final accounting is done, it is this small, quiet woman whose name will be remembered long after the names of senators and presidents have been forgotten.
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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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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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I 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.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
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People need to free their minds of all racial prejudice.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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There is no future without education.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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