Maya Angelou

I believe talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it. You can plug into it and light read more

I believe talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it. You can plug into it and light up a lamp, keep a heart pump going, light a cathedral, or you can electrocute a person with it. Electricity will do all that. It makes no

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. read more

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

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

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

I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African read more

I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.

Nothing will work unless you do.

Nothing will work unless you do.