“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, was tired of giving in.”

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.

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

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

You don't play for the crowd, you play for the country.

If you want things to be different, perhaps the answer is to become different yourself.