Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.

My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work.

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

Why do you all push us around?

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.

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

If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.