...It looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty, the freedom to go where one chose if one was held back by one's color?… — 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
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
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
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
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
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
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
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
I was learning the importance of names - having them, making them - but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was… — Josephine Baker Copy Share
We must change the system of education and instruction. Unfortunately, history has shown us that brotherhood must be learned, when it should be natural. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
