I thought I knew everything when I came to Rome, but I soon found I had everything to learn.

I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor.

I came to parenting the way most of us do - knowing nothing and trying to learn everything.

When I came into politics I always thought there was a possibility I would be killed.

The town I came from really had one industry, and that was furniture.

Some praise me because I am a colored girl, and I don't want that kind of praise. I had rather you would point out my defects, for that will teach me something.