It [the Eiffel Tower] looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty? -Josephine Baker

 

It [the Eiffel Tower] looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty?


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This quote is just one of 9 total Josephine Baker quotes in our collection. Josephine Baker is known for saying 'It [the Eiffel Tower] looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty?' as well as some of the following quotes.

I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was followed by oblivion, a yawning maw whose victims disappeared without a trace.

Josephine Baker

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

Josephine Baker

Beautiful? It's all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest . . . beautiful, no. Amusing, yes.

Josephine Baker

It [the Eiffel Tower] looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty?

Josephine Baker

A violinist had a violin, a painter his palette. All I had was myself. I was the instrument that I must care for.

Josephine Baker