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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an iconic American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, renowned for her powerful voice and profound impact on literature and society. Born in 1928, Angelou overcame a tumultuous childhood to become one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, known for her autobiographical series beginning with “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Her work often explored themes of identity, racism, and resilience, inspiring generations with her wisdom, grace, and unyielding strength. Angelou’s legacy continues to resonate, offering guidance and inspiration through her timeless words.

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  • “You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Nothing will work unless you do.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou
  • “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot—it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” — Maya Angelou
  • “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We need much less than we think we need.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
  • “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.” — Maya Angelou
  • “The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.” — Maya Angelou
  • “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” — Maya Angelou
  • “The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou
  • “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
  • “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou
  • “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou
  • “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Life loves the liver of it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” — Maya Angelou
  • “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.” — Maya Angelou
  • “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.” — Maya Angelou
  • “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” — Maya Angelou
  • “The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are.” — Maya Angelou
  • “Life loves the liver of it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” — Maya Angelou
  • “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” — Maya Angelou
  • “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” — Maya Angelou
  • “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou

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