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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

"If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love"

Tags: Love, Positivity, Relationships, Happiness, Kindness

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time"

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Relationships, Perception, Authenticity

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently"

Tags: Courage, Strength, Integrity, Morality, Values

"Nothing will work unless you do"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Success, Perseverance

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

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination

"I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Happiness, Life lessons, Purpose

"You can't use up creativity The more you use, the more you have"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Mindset, Creativity

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Success, Happiness

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Positivity, Compassion, Hope

"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."

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Positivity, Compassion, Humor

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

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Resilience, Determination, Mindset