Maya Angelou ( 10 of 63 )
The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal read more
The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal education.
All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened.
All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened.
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
I do not believe that the accident of birth makes people sisters and brothers. It makes them siblings. Gives them read more
I do not believe that the accident of birth makes people sisters and brothers. It makes them siblings. Gives them mutuality of parentage. Sisterhood and brotherhood are conditions people have to work at. It's a serious matter. You compromise, you give, you take, you stand firm, and you're relentless...And it is an investment. Sisterhood means if you happen to be in Burma and I happen to be in San Diego and I'm married to someone who is very jealous and you're married to somebody who is very possessive, if you call me in the middle of the night, I have to come.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.
Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of read more
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.
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you read more
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.
Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.
Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.
