Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn't just free blacks but them, too.

You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.

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.

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

If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.

I am leaving this legacy to all of you...to bring peace, justice, equality, love and a fulfillment of what our lives should be. Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die - the dream of freedom and peace.

I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.