I ran away from home. I ran away from St. Louis, and then I ran away from the United States of America,… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
What am I most ashamed of in my life? Not keeping my promise to my sister and being too scared of America… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
My people have a country of their own to go to if they choose... Africa... but, this America belongs to them just… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too. — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I have walked into the palaces of kings and queens and into the houses of presidents. And much more. But I could… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. How can you expect the world to believe in you and respect your preaching of… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I think they must mix blood, otherwise the human race is bound to degenerate. Mixing blood is marvelous. It makes strong and intelligent men.… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I remember when Lindbergh arrived in Paris, I was one of the first persons to know about his landing, because as the French people… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
One day I realized I was living in a country where I was afraid to be black. It was only a country for white… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling... How can you expect the world… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling because when I was a little… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
