Maya Angelou ( April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
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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.
What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.
I've learned that no matter what happens or how bad it seems today life does go on and it will be better tomorrow.
The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise and most possible.
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.
I can be changed by what happens to me. but i refuse to be reduced by it.
If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else you will have succeeded.
Regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.
Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it.