Rosa Parks

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.

Rosa Parks

God has always given me the strength to say what is right.

Rosa Parks

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

Rosa Parks

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

Rosa Parks

I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.

Rosa Parks

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

Rosa Parks

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

Rosa Parks

Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.

Rosa Parks

Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die.

Rosa Parks

You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.

Rosa Parks