Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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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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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 was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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I will no longer act on the outside in a way that contradicts the truth that I hold deeply inside. I will no longer act as if I were less than the whole person I know myself inwardly to be.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I 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.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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We will really be set back if people don’t take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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