Quotes by Maya Angelou
17 quotes by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, American poet
Was born on 04 apr 1928. Died on 28 may 2014, at 86 years old.
Origin country: United States
All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened
Quote by Maya Angelou about ideal, man
Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.
Quote by Maya Angelou about books, habits, children, good, good luck
As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them
Quote by Maya Angelou about woman, magic, man, books
Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.
Quote by Maya Angelou about feelings, anger, fire, fire brigade
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
Quote by Maya Angelou about courage, virtue, nothing
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again
Quote by Maya Angelou about opinion, pain, courage, history, need
If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die.
Quote by Maya Angelou about love, respect, self-control
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
Quote by Maya Angelou about attitude, change
It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
Quote by Maya Angelou about parents, beauty, time, people
Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.
Quote by Maya Angelou about feelings, jealousy, circumstances, food, pleasure, life
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.
Quote by Maya Angelou about education, ignorance, school, mother, people
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Quote by Maya Angelou about life, humor, style
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
Quote by Maya Angelou about purpose
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.
Quote by Maya Angelou about hope, courage, love, work
