Away Quote by Josephine Baker
“I ran away from St. Louis, and then I ran away from the United States, because of that terror of discrimination.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1940s radio interview, United States
She fled both her hometown and the country to escape pervasive discrimination and fear.
In simple terms: She left to escape discrimination.
Key Takeaway
Escape oppression when it threatens life.
Themes
discrimination
freedom
identity
migration
resilience
Mood
defiant
determined
hopeful
Type
personal
historical
political
When to use this quote
- seeking asylum
- career relocation
- civil rights activism
Key Concepts
racism
personal agency
survival
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to flee oppression?
- How does displacement shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Escaping may not guarantee safety or acceptance.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
