Rosa Parks Famous Quotes

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.

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

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.

People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not physically tired… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

I had to fight my whole life to prove myself as a black woman in this country. So I’m not just going to give up now.

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

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

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

I would like to be remembered as a person who stood up for what she believed 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 the mind is enslaved, the body can never be free.

I believe that we are all equal, no matter our race, gender, or background.

The only thing that is really permanent is your character.

Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible.

Rosa Parks Famous Quotes part 2

I have learned that when you are in the right, you must hold on.

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

The tired, poor, and huddled masses still have a place in this country.

I didn’t want to be mistreated, I didn’t want to be deprived of a seat that I had paid for. It was just time… there was opportunity for me to take a stand to express the way I felt about being treated in that manner.

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.

You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way… to get in the way.

Every person must be responsible for themselves.

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 racism.

God has always given me the strength to say what is right.

There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take…

I believe that if you see something that needs changing, you have the moral obligation to do what you can.

I don’t know why we should have to bear such a heavy burden, being black and all.

When you are wronged, you must refuse to be a victim.

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… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.

I look back at my life and say that I’m a survivor.

When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.

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

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

One person can change the world.

Change does not happen when you sit quietly and wait for it to come. You must go out and create the change you want to see.

I would like to be remembered as someone who stood up for what is right, even when it was not the popular opinion.

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

We must never let fear silence us. Our voices have power and can make a difference.

In the face of adversity, we must remain strong and steadfast in our beliefs.

You are never too small to make a big difference in the world.

Every step forward is a step toward achieving equality and justice for all.

It takes courage to challenge the status quo and strive for a better world.

Silence is not an option when injustice is at hand.

The power of one voice can inspire thousands to act.