Quote by Rosa Parks

Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.

Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not al

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This quote suggests that the speaker, despite having personal desires for freedom, recognizes that they are not the only one who feels this way. It implies that there is a collective sentiment among a larger group of individuals who also yearn for freedom. This acknowledgment highlights the shared aspirations and unity among people who share the desire to be free, emphasizing that this longing for freedom is not an isolated or individualized sentiment, but rather a widespread sentiment among many.

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