Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is 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. Angelou's series of seven autobiographies focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.
WikipediaMaya Angelou Quotes (7)
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
View quote details →"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."
View quote details →"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
View quote details →"If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude about it. Don't complain."
View quote details →"Nothing will work unless you do."
View quote details →"If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love."
View quote details →"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated."
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