I thought I knew everything when I came to Rome, but I soon found I had everything to learn. — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
I don't want you to praise me...Some praise me because I am a colored girl, and I don't want that kind of praise. I… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
No, I have not a drop of what they call white blood in my veins. My father was a full blooded Negro, and my… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
Some praise me because I am a colored girl, and I don't want that kind of praise. I had rather you would point out… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
One day, I saw a statue of Benjamin Franklin, and I said to myself, 'I can do that kind of work, too.' — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
There is nothing so beautiful as the free forest. To catch a fish when you are hungry, cut the boughs of a tree, make… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
I have a strong sympathy for all women who have struggled and suffered. — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
I thought I knew everything when I came to Rome, but I soon found I had everything to learn. — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
My features I take from my father, but my spirit, my industry and perseverance I get from my Indian mother. — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
Until I was twelve years old, I led this wandering life, fishing, swimming, and making moccasins. — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was… — Edmonia Lewis Copy Share Image
