Josephine Baker Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“My people have a country of their own to go to if they choose... Africa... but, this America belongs to them just as much as it does to any of the white race... in some ways even more so, because they gave the sweat of their brow and their blood in slavery so that many parts of America could become prosperous and recognized in the world.”

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

“All my life, I have maintained that the people of the world can learn to live together in peace if they are not brought up in prejudice.”

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

“God dislikes evil, and no happiness can be built on hate. Love one another as brothers.”

“Let us stop saying 'white Americans' and 'colored Americans,' let us try once and for all saying... Americans. Let human beings be equal on Earth as in Heaven.”

“The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling because when I was a little girl I remember the horror of the East St. Louis race riot.”

“All men can live together, if they wish to.”

“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?”

“The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling... 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?”