Maya Angelou

If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.

If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that read more

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

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.

I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to read more

I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water.

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.