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

I had felt for a long time, that if I was ever told to get up so a white person could sit, that I would refuse to do so.

I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.

Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.

As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man's inhumanity to man, regardless - there is much to be done, and people need to work together.

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.

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