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Rosa Parks quotes

American Activist February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005

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Rosa Parks quote: "Each person must live their life as a model for others."
Each person must live their life as a model for others. Rosa Parks
People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will..."
Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others. Rosa Parks
It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working. Rosa Parks
At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in. Rosa Parks
I had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not..."
Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about..."
I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people. Rosa Parks
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. Rosa Parks
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. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and..."
Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work."
My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "All I was doing was trying to get home from work."
All I was doing was trying to get home from work. Rosa Parks
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. Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks quote: "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be..."
I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free. Rosa Parks

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