Maya Angelou Quotes

Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Annie Johnson, was an American poet, singer, memoirist, 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 is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim. ...more

Birth: April 04, 1928 - Death: May 28, 2014

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Events

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Motivational

We can only know where we’re going if we know where we’ve been.

Topic(s): Ifs , Knows , Past

Give yourself time just to be with yourself.

Topic(s): Giving , Self Love , Alone

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.

Topic(s): Remember , Motivational , Ability

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Powerful , Shining

Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage mean we face our fears. We are able to say, ‘I have fallen, but I will get up.’

Topic(s): Mean , Inspirational , Able

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That’s why it’s important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are.

Topic(s): People , Knows , Believe

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

Topic(s): Believe , Inspirational , First Time

No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Today

Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.

Topic(s): Mind , Inspirational , Life

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Motivational , Success

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Maya Angelou Quotes