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.

I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free.

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

Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.

People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.