Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks (1913–2005) was an African American civil rights activist whose 1955 refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery catalyzed the Montgomery Bus Boycott and advanced the U.S. civil rights movement. She worked with the NAACP, advocated for voting rights and dignity, and is widely recognized as a symbol of peaceful resistance.
Quotes by Rosa Parks
Quotes: 2
Courage Born From Clarity of Purpose
Rosa Parks’s assertion, “Knowing what must be done does away with fear,” distills a profound psychological shift: when purpose becomes clear, panic loses its grip. Rather than claiming that brave people feel no fear, she suggests that certainty about the next right step can quiet the mind enough to act. In this way, courage is not the absence of emotion but a reorientation of attention—from imagined dangers to concrete duties waiting to be fulfilled. [...]
Created on: 12/10/2025
Each Person Must Live Their Life as a Model for Others - Rosa Parks
The quote underscores the impact one person can have on their community. By leading a life worthy of emulation, an individual can help foster positive change and uplift those around them. [...]
Created on: 7/3/2024