[famous-quotes-] Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks is known as the woman who, in December 1955 in Alabama, refused to give up her seat to a white man. Rosa Parks was arrested, and this arrest triggered the Montgomery bus boycott and ignited the American civil rights movement.

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

�The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.� (on refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white male)

�I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.�

�I didn't want to pay my fare and then go around the back door, because many times, even if you did that, you might not get on the bus at all. They'd probably shut the door, drive off, and leave you standing there.�

�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.�

�Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.�

�I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day, but I don't think there is anything such as complete happiness. It pains me that there is still a lot of Klan activity and racism. I think when you say you're happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for. I haven't reached that stage yet.�

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