Rosa Parks

"Each person must live their life as a model for others and be responsible for their actions."

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

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

"I have been not just a patient but also a nurse and a witness to the struggles of my people."

"I want to be remembered as someone who worked to make life better for all people."

"Stand for something or you will fall for anything."

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

"I would like to leave a legacy of service to others and a commitment to making a difference."

"Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to face, and hopefully, we shall overcome."

"When you pray, you must believe what you pray for, and everything you pray for, believe that you receive it."

"My desire is to serve, my desire is to help other people."

"Each person deserves respect and dignity in their daily interactions and relationships."

"I have always wanted to be treated as an equal human being."

"The bus situation in Montgomery is a step toward freedom."

"We should not look at ourselves as separate but as part of one human family."

"Our children should be taught that they have a responsibility to others."

"I was not tired physically, but rather emotionally tired of giving in."

"It is not just a matter of civil rights, but of human rights."

"Accepting injustice helps to perpetuate it."

"I worked all my life to develop a positive self-image and independence."

"The strength of character comes from knowing what is right and doing it."

"We must move toward a society that recognizes the equal worth of all people."

"Determination and hard work are the paths to achieving one's goals."

"Quiet strength can be more powerful than loud voices."

"I want young people to know that they have the power to change the world."

"Do what you believe is right, regardless of the consequences."

"Love and respect for all humanity should guide our actions."

"The fight for justice is never finished; it is ongoing work."

"Sacrifice is often necessary to achieve meaningful change."

"Every individual has inherent dignity and worth."