139 Quotes by Rosa Parks

I had been pushed as far as I could stand

I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.

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.

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

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.

I will always work for human rights for all people.

I thought of Emmett Till, and when the bus driver ordered me to move to the back, I just couldn’t move.

If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by 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.