josephine baker

“ I like Frenchmen very much, because even when they insult you they do it so nicely. ”

“ On the contrary, I have been very proud of my start, because it has made me remain human, and in that way understand my fellow brothers of misery. ”

“ Until the March on Washington, I always had this little feeling in my stomach. I was always afraid. I couldnt meet white American people. I didnt want to be around them. But now that little gnawing feeling is gone. ”

“ The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains. ”

“ Since I personified the savage on the stage, I tried to be as civilized as possible in daily life. ”

“ The white imagination is sure something when it comes to blacks. ”

“ To realize our dreams we must decide to wake up. ”

“ Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. How can you expect the world to believe in you and respect your preaching of democracy when you yourself treat your colored brothers as you do? ”

“ I love performing. I shall perform until the day I die. ”

“ We've got to show that blacks and whites are treated equally in the army. ”