Rosa Parks Quotes – Empowering Words from a Civil Rights Icon

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people. – Rosa Parks

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in. – Rosa Parks

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

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. – 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

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right. – Rosa Parks

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. – Rosa Parks

Each person must live their life as a model for others. – Rosa Parks

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. – Rosa Parks

I have a deep belief that we all have the potential to make a difference in the world. – Rosa Parks

I believe we are here in this place and this period of history to learn the hard way. – Rosa Parks

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people. – Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks Quotes – Empowering Words from a Civil Rights Icon part 2

The dimensions of our lives, the fullness of our characters, the depth of our minds, and the broadness of our visions are determined by opportunity, and opportunity is real. – Rosa Parks

Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way. – Rosa Parks

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. – 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

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. – Rosa Parks

I believe we are here in this place and this period of history to learn the hard way. – Rosa Parks

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people. – 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

Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way. – Rosa Parks

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. – Rosa Parks

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. – Rosa Parks

I believe we are here in this place and this period of history to learn the hard way. – Rosa Parks

My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work. – Rosa Parks

People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. – Rosa Parks

I felt the time had come to take a stand. I had been pushed as far as I could stand. – Rosa Parks

I have never had any special interest in saving my own soul, but I feel very strongly that I must save my brother’s soul. – Rosa Parks

I had been pushed as far as I could stand and decided that I would not take it anymore. – Rosa Parks

In my lifetime, I have been pushed, kicked, insulted, ousted, shoved, raped, jailed, beaten, and declared unfit, all because of the color of my skin. I refuse to accept the treatment we have been subjected to for 300 years. It is time to stand up and fight back. – Rosa Parks

I am tired of being treated like a second-class citizen. I am tired of being told where I can sit, where I can eat, where I can drink. I am tired of being humiliated and degraded. It is time for change. – Rosa Parks

I am asking the world to stand with me and fight for justice, equality, and freedom. It is time to end the oppression and discrimination that has plagued our society for far too long. – Rosa Parks

I refuse to give up my seat because I am tired. I refuse to give up my seat because I am strong. I refuse to give up my seat because I am equal. I refuse to give up my seat because I am human. – Rosa Parks

My refusal to give up my seat was not an act of defiance, but rather a statement of dignity and self-respect. I will not be treated as less than human. – Rosa Parks

I am not just Rosa Parks, an individual. I am Rosa Parks, a symbol of hope, strength, and courage. I am Rosa Parks, a voice for the voiceless, a fighter for justice, and a believer in change. – Rosa Parks

I may be just one person, but I am one person who will not be silenced. I will not be silenced by fear, by hatred, or by discrimination. I will continue to speak out and fight for what is right. – Rosa Parks

The road to freedom is long and difficult, but I am willing to walk it. I am willing to face the challenges, the obstacles, and the hardships. I am willing to sacrifice, to suffer, and to fight. I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve true freedom. – Rosa Parks

I believe in the power of love, the power of unity, and the power of humanity. I believe that together, we can create a better world, a world of equality, justice, and peace. – Rosa Parks

I am not afraid. I am not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. I am not afraid to fight for justice. I am not afraid to be the change that I want to see in the world. I am not afraid to be Rosa Parks. – Rosa Parks

I refuse to let fear guide my actions. I refuse to let fear control my life. I refuse to let fear stop me from fighting for what is right. I refuse to let fear silence my voice. I refuse to let fear define me. I am Rosa Parks, and I am not afraid. – Rosa Parks

I may not be the loudest voice in the room, but my voice matters. My voice has power. My voice can and will make a difference. I will use my voice to speak out against injustice. I will use my voice to inspire others. I will use my voice to change the world. – Rosa Parks

It is not enough to simply dream of a better world. We must take action. We must stand up, speak out, and fight for what we believe in. We must be the change we wish to see in the world. – Rosa Parks

The struggle for freedom and equality is not a sprint, it is a marathon. It requires persistence, determination, and unwavering faith. We must keep moving forward, one step at a time, until justice is served. – Rosa Parks

The time for change is now. We cannot wait for someone else to make a difference. We must take responsibility for our own actions and work towards a better future. Together, we can create the world we want to live in. – Rosa Parks