Rosa Parks

"The voice of the people, when united, cannot be silenced."

"I would like young people to understand the value of freedom."

"Hatred is something I have never harbored in my heart."

"I always tried to do what was right, regardless of the consequences."

"We must learn to live together or perish together."

"I felt a responsibility to stand up for what I believed in."

"One person with courage is a majority."

"I never wanted to be arrested, but I was willing to if that's what it took."

"The most important thing is that we maintain our humanity."

"I refused to move because my feet were already tired from a lifetime of injustice."

"Self-respect is the foundation of personal dignity."

"Each day offers a new opportunity to practice kindness and compassion."

"I have faith that humanity will eventually recognize the error of its ways."

"Our children deserve to inherit a world of peace and equality."

"I believe in the power of nonviolent resistance to injustice."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."

"I would rather live my truth than comfortable lies."

"The fight for justice requires patience and perseverance."

"I am grateful for every opportunity to speak about freedom."

"We must build a society based on mutual respect and understanding."

"I have always believed in the goodness of ordinary people."

"Change happens when people decide they will no longer accept injustice."

"I want my life to be a testament to the power of conviction."

"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 other people be also free."

"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."

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

"I would like to be remembered as a person who stood up for what she believed in."

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

"I have always been treated with respect and dignity by my husband."