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.

Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

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.

There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.

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

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