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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.
Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks
Age: 92 †
Born: 1913
Born: February 4
Died: 2005
Died: October 24
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Civil Rights Advocate
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Alabama
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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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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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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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There is a lack of interest in voting in the United States, and that troubles me. It is very necessary that people get registered, study the issues and be aware of the politics of our country. 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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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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Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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