My resisting being mistreated on the bus did not begin with that particular arrest…I did a lot of walking in Montgomery.

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

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.

An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.

What really matters is not whether we have problems, but how we go through them. We must keep going on to make it through whatever we are facing.

I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.

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.