139 Quotes by Rosa Parks

"It was just a matter of survivalーlike getting off the roadーso we could exist form day to day."

"I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength. Long ago I set my mind to be a free person and not to give in to fear. I always felt that it was my right to defend myself if I could. 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." - Rosa Parks"

"Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others."

"Each person must live their life as a model for others."

"Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again."

"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."

"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."

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

"All I was doing was trying to get home from work."

"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."