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.

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

There is no future without education.

I want to be treated like a human being.

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.

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.

It is better to protest than to accept injustice.