Rosa Park Quotes: 25 Powerful Lines That Inspire Courage

Rosa Park Quotes: 25 Powerful Lines That Inspire Courage

Words by courageous leaders cut through doubt and light a path forward. Quotes—short, sharp, or deeply reflective—remind us why we take a stand, help steady us when fear creeps in, and give us language to share with others. Use these Rosa Parks quotes and Rosa Parks–inspired lines when you need courage to act, clarity to lead, or a moment of quiet strength in your day.

Direct Rosa Parks Quotes

• "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." — Rosa Parks
• "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free." — Rosa Parks
• "Each person must live their life as a model for others." — Rosa Parks
• "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear." — Rosa Parks
• "People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true... The only tired I was