Maya Angelou

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.

I believe that every person is born with talent.

I believe that every person is born with talent.

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.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

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.