Rosa Parks

"It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working."

Top Rosa Parks Quotes

"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; knowing what must be done does away with fear."

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

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

read more Rosa Parks quotes