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Quotes by Maya Angelou

Born: 4th April 1928, Died: 28th May 2014
Maya Angelou was an American poet, author, and civil rights activist.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by the renowned poet, Maya Angelou. Explore this page to discover a curated selection of profound and inspiring words by this extraordinary literary figure. Gain insights into Angelou's wisdom, strength, and resilience as you delve into her powerful works. Immerse yourself in the richness of her prose and immerse yourself in her unique perspective on life, love, courage, and hope. Each quote encapsulates the essence of Angelou's authentic voice, offering a glimpse into the depths of her soul. Whether you are seeking words of encouragement, motivation, or reflection, this compilation of quotes by Maya Angelou is sure to resonate and leave a lasting impression. Discover the magic of her words and be inspired to embrace the beauty and challenges of life with grace and determination.

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Read Summary

Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. Read Summary

You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. Read Summary

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage. Read Summary

Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible. Read Summary

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean. Read Summary

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

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. Read Summary

I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good. Read Summary

Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time. Read Summary

What is a fear of living? It's being preeminently afraid of dying. It is not doing what you came here to do, out of timidity and spinelessness. The antidote is to take full responsibility for yourself - for the time you take up and the space you occupy. If you don't know what you're here to do, then just do some good. Read Summary

One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. Read Summary

Eating is so intimate. It's very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you're inviting a person into your life. Read Summary

All great achievements require time. Read Summary

I work very hard, and I play very hard. I'm grateful for life. And I live it - I believe life loves the liver of it. I live it. Read Summary

My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors. Read Summary

We are braver and wiser because they existed, those strong women and strong men... We are who we are because they were who they were. It's wise to know where you come from, who called your name. Read Summary

My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. Read Summary

The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are. Read Summary

During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything to reduce that. We are obliged to know we are global citizens. Disasters remind us we are world citizens, whether we like it or not. Read Summary