“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” ~ Maya Angelou Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” ~ Maya Angelou “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” ~ Maya Angelou “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. I’ve never seen this one before.” ~ Maya Angelou “Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.” ~ Maya Angelou “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” ~ Maya Angelou “Determine to live life with flair and laughter.” ~ Maya Angelou I ask forgiveness of anyone whose feelings I may have hurt. “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” ~ Maya Angelou The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou “In order to be a friend you have to be a friend.” ~ Maya Angelou People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.” ~ Maya Angelou “I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. Or the climbing falling colors of a rainbow.” ~ Maya Angelou
“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. “If we accept being talked to in any kind of way, then we are telling ourselves we are not quite worth the best.” ~ Maya Angelou “The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination.” ~ Maya Angelou “The most called upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.” ~ Maya Angelou “Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances.” ~ Maya Angelou “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” ~ Maya Angelou “Home is a refuge, not only from the world but a refuge from my worries, my terrible concerns.” ~ Maya Angelou Her accomplishments garnered numerous accolades and over 50 honorary degrees. Maya Angelou, an American writer known for her memoirs, poetry, and contributions to civil rights, authored seven autobiographies, three essay collections, multiple volumes of poetry, and is recognized for her involvement in various plays, films, and TV programs across a span of half a century.