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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
"I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn"
Tags: Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Growth, Personal development
"I respect myself and insist upon it from everybody And because I do it, I then respect everybody, too"
Tags: Confidence, Integrity, Self-worth, Self-esteem, Self-respect
"Music was my refuge I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness"
Tags: Introspection, Emotion, Healing, Music, Loneliness
"Effective action is always unjust"
Tags: Philosophy, Ethics, Morality, Action, Justice
"If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-discovery
"Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space Invite one to stay"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Positivity
"I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision"
Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Self-discovery, Life lessons
"You alone are enough You have nothing to prove to anybody"
Tags: Motivation, Empowerment, Confidence, Authenticity, Inner strength
"When you learn, teach, when you get, give"
Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge, Education
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope"
Tags: Inspiration, Perseverance, Determination, Love, Strength
"We need much less than we think we need"
Tags: Mindfulness, Psychology, Contentment, Gratitude, Simplicity
"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible"
Tags: Understanding, Future, History, Social justice, Human rights
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Growth, Personal development
"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it"
Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Determination
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one"
Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Resilience, Mindset, Positivity
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