"I did not feel any fear at all. I was just tired of being pushed around."

"When the history of this nation is written, I hope that it will be said that we, the people, took a stand for justice and equality."

"I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day, but I don't think there is any such thing as complete happiness."

"To this day I wonder why I was spared that time. Many others were not."

"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.'"