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African American Quotes by Rosa Parks
- I did not get on the bus to get arrested I got on the bus to go home.
- I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
- Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
- I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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