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Maya Angelou Quotes

Biography: Maya Angelou was known for her work as a poet, memoirist, and civil ri... more Biography: Maya Angelou was known for her work as a poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She rose to prominence with her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which detailed her early life and struggles with racism. Angelou's powerful words and advocacy for social justice left a lasting impact on American literature and culture. less

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Tags: Inspiration, Life, Meaning, Appreciation, Memories

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

Tags: Inspiration, Resilience, Growth, Change, Transformation

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset

"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."

Tags: Relationships, Empathy, Compassion, Kindness, Influence

"We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike."

Tags: Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Connection

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Resilience

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Determination, Empowerment, Courage

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Perseverance

"Every person needs to take one day away."

Tags: Balance, Relaxation, Wellbeing, Rest, Mentalhealth

"To those who have given up on love, I say: Trust life a little bit."

Tags: Inspiration, Love, Life, Positivity, Faith

"The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind."

Tags: Motivation, Mindset, Growth, Personal development, Self-discovery

"I refuse to allow any man-made differences to separate me from any other human beings."

Tags: Love, Empathy, Humanity, Connection, Unity

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated."

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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Resilience, Perseverance

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

Tags: Inspiration, Self-improvement, Growth, Change, Transformation