Quotes from Rosa Parks

Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.

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.

At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.

Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.

When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.

As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.

As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man's inhumanity to man, regardless - there is much to be done, and people need to work together.

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

I had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart.

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.

All I was trying to do was get home from work.

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

Whatever my individual desires were to be free I was not alone. There were others who felt the same way.

Without a vision the people perish, but without courage dreams die.

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.

There is no future without education.

If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.

You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.

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

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.

If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.