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Demand Quote by Rosa Parks

“It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver…” quote by Rosa Parks — Download Open image

“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.”

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