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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
"Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Commitment, Decision-making, Challenge
"The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Life, Compassion
"I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life."
Tags: Life, Empowerment, Strength, Identity, Gratitude
"In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength"
Tags: Empowerment, Strength, Unity, Beauty, Community
"Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in this world, but it has not solved one yet."
Tags: Understanding, Empathy, Humanity, Unity, Peace
"You make some new friends and you lose some old ones. It is never constant and it is always changing."
Tags: Life, Growth, Relationships, Change, Friendship
"You will be able to survive anything… everything when you know who you are."
Tags: Personal growth, Resilience, Self-awareness, Empowerment, Self-discovery
"The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them."
Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Relationships, Perception, Human nature
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Life, Creativity, Purpose
"When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today..."
Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Wisdom, Reflection, Literature
"I work really hard, and I love what I do. But I don’t think that everyone deserves everything that I can give."
Tags: Passion, Hard work, Dedication, Self-worth, Commitment
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