Rosa Parks

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.
Rosa Parks

Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
Rosa Parks

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

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
Rosa Parks

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.
Rosa Parks

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

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

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.
Rosa Parks

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.
Rosa Parks

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.
Rosa Parks

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

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