I want to be treated like a human being.

Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.

Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.

I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.

My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work.

Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.

I will always work for human rights for all people.

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

There is no future without education.

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

I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.

If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.

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

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

It is better to protest than to accept injustice.

It takes more than one person to bring about peace - it takes all of us.