Rosa Parks Quotes & Sayings

13 most famous Rosa Parks quotes and sayings. These are the first 10 quotes we have for her. She was an American activist who passed away on 24 October, 2005.

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.”

“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.”

“It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working.”