Maya Angelou ( 10 of 63 )
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.
We all need the waters of the Mercy River. Though they don't run deep, there's usually enough, just enough, for read more
We all need the waters of the Mercy River. Though they don't run deep, there's usually enough, just enough, for the extravagance of our lives.
I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African read more
I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.
I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and read more
I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and memories."
Of all the needs (there are none imaginary) a lonely child has, the one that must be satisfied, if there read more
Of all the needs (there are none imaginary) a lonely child has, the one that must be satisfied, if there is going to be hope and a hope of wholeness, is the unshaken need for an unshakable God.
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’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a read more
I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
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.
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.