Maya Angelou

God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us- in the dreariest and most dreaded moments- can see read more

God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us- in the dreariest and most dreaded moments- can see a possibility of hope.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've read more

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass.

If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, read more

If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning "Good morning" at total strangers.

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

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

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.