139 Quotes by Rosa Parks

I believe there is only one race – the human race.

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.

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.

I had been pushed as far as I could stand.

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

I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.

What I learned best at Miss White’s school was that I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.

As a child I learned from the Bible to trust in God and not be afraid. And I felt the Lord would give me the strength to endure whatever I had to face. God did away with all my fear.

It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.