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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
"Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls."
Tags: Motivation, Wisdom, Perseverance, Passion, Balance
"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."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination
"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
"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded."
Tags: Success, Love, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity
"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Resilience, Perseverance
"A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim."
Tags: Wisdom, Resilience, Empowerment, Strength, Inner strength
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