...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? No, I preferred the Eiffel Tower, which made no promises." ~ Josephine Baker, once she had seen the Eiffel Tower

I believe if the white and colored people could get together and be let alone, they would understand each other and consequently love each other.

I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven.

We must change the system of education and instruction. Unfortunately, history has shown us that brotherhood must be learned, when it should be natural.

You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you.

I have two loves: my country and Paris.

I think they must mix blood, otherwise the human race is bound to degenerate. Mixing blood is marvelous. It makes strong and intelligent men. It takes away tired spirits.