Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger sparked a movement against racial segregation and made her an iconic figure in the fight for equality.
“I believe that in the end, love will conquer hate.”
Rosa Parks Quotes
“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.”
“I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.”
“I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
“Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.”
“Each person must live their life as a model for others.”
“The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
“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.”
“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was 42. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
“To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.”
“As long as there is poverty in this world, no one can be totally rich even if they have a billion dollars.”
“Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.”
“I believe we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back creates a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful.”
“People say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
“I would like to be remembered as a person who stood up for what she believed in.”
“I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to take risks and pursue justice.”
“I have learned that we must never be afraid to stand up for what is right, even if it means standing alone.”
“I believe that a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
“I have learned that patience and persistence can bring about great change.”
“I believe that if you see something that needs changing, you must be the one to take action.”
“The only thing that separates women of color from everyone else is opportunity.”
“I have learned that you don’t have to be loud to be heard. Sometimes, the quietest voice speaks the loudest.”
“I have learned that the greatest power we possess is the power to love.”
“I believe that history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.”
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
“I believe that human rights are more important than property rights.”
“There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take… The line between reason and madness grows thinner.”
“I have learned that sometimes you have to stand alone to make a difference.”
“I have learned that you cannot change the world by conforming to it.”
“The line between reason and madness grows thinner.”
“There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take.”
