Rosa Parks Quotes

If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.

I thought of Emmett Till, and when the bus driver ordered me to move to the back, I just couldn’t move.

Why do you all push us around?

One person can change the world.

I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.

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

I believe there is only one race - the human race.

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed.

It takes more than one person to bring about peace - it takes all of us.

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

When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.

I will always work for human rights for all people.

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.

I'd see the bus pass every day… But to me, that was a way of life; we had no choice but to accept what was the custom. The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.

I thought about Emmett Till, and I could not go back. My legs and feet were not hurting, that is a stereotype. I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.

I had felt for a long time, that if I was ever told to get up so a white person could sit, that I would refuse to do so.

When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.

I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.

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.

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

There is a lack of interest in voting in the United States, and that troubles me. It is very necessary that people get registered, study the issues and be aware of the politics of our country. We will really be set back if people don't take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.

I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.