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. I was tired of giving in.
Civil rights activist
Her autobiography, 'Rosa Parks: My Story'
1992
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"I was arrested on December 1st, 1955 for refusing to stand up on the orders of the bus driver, after the white seats had been occupied in the front."
Strange & Unusual"As I look back on that day, it is clear that it was a day when the hand of God was upon me."
Strange & Unusual"I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons had taught us we were entitled to, no matter what the sacrifice."
Strange & Unusual"The driver said, 'If you don't stand up, I'm going to call the police and have you arrested.' I said, 'You may do that.'"
Controversial"I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free and wanted others to be free."
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