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Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist born on February 4, 1913, and died on October 24, 2005. She is best known for her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, an act that sparked the civil rights movement in the United States.

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Famous Rosa Parks Quotes

“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.”

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“People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.”

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“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.”

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Book:Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman who Changed a Nation

Source: Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman who Changed a Nation

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

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“When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.”

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“I have spent over half my life teaching love and brotherhood, and I feel that it is better to continue to try to teach or live equality and love than it would be to have hatred or prejudice. Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love - that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.”

Source: My Story

About the Author

Born: February 4, 1913
Died: October 24, 2005
Known for: Activist
Quotes: 81

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