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Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.
Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks
Age: 92 †
Born: 1913
Born: February 4
Died: 2005
Died: October 24
Activist
Autobiographer
Civil Rights Advocate
Human Rights Activist
Public Figure
Tuskegee
Alabama
Rosa Lee Louise McCauley Parks
Rosa Louise McCauleyParks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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When that white driver stepped back toward us, when he waved his hand and ordered us up and out of our seats, I felt a determination cover my body like a quilt on a winter night.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.
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I knew someone had to take the first step. So I made up my mind not to move.
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There is work to do that is why I cannot stop or sit still. As long as a child needs help, as long as people are not free, there will be work to do. As long as an elderly person is attacked or in need of support, there is work to do. 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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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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One person can change the world.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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I believe there is only one race - the human race.
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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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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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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 had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed. I had decided that I would have to know once and for all what rights I had as a human being and a citizen.
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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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It takes more than one person to bring about peace - it takes all of us.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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