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“I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. After all, it's the general public that made me - not any one particular group. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have.” quote by Eartha Kitt
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“I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. After all, it's the general public that made me - not any one particular group. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have.”

Eartha Kitt

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1970s TV interview, Eartha Kitt, 1975

She identifies herself as a universal human rather than a member of a specific race or group, emphasizing shared humanity.

In simple terms: She sees herself as belonging to everyone, not a single group.

Key Takeaway

Embrace inclusive identity.

Themes

identity inclusion humanity

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • community building
  • activism
  • cross‑cultural dialogue
  • social media engagement

Key Concepts

intersectionality social identity collective self

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does universal identity affect personal responsibility?
  • What challenges arise when ignoring group‑specific issues?
A Different Perspective

May overlook specific cultural experiences that need distinct acknowledgment.

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