"At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in"

In this quote, Rosa Parks reviews the occasions that caused her arrest and the impact it had on the civil rights motion. She expresses surprise at the turn of occasions, as she had no objective of triggering such a stir. To her, it was just a common day, up until the masses of people participated and made it a considerable moment in history. This highlights the power of collective action and the function of ordinary people in causing modification. Parks' arrest might have been unintended, but it triggered a motion that challenged the unfair laws and stimulated a discussion about racial equality.