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Maya Angelou Quotes

Maya Angelou Quotes

Maya Angelou was a poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist whose voice carried warmth, authority, and hard-won wisdom in equal measure. Her words cover kindness, character, patience, and the quiet power of paying attention to how people show you who they are. She had a way of saying things simply that made them feel both true and new.

These quotes are well suited for social media posts, greeting cards, speeches, classroom discussions, or journal entries. Browse through the collection and find the ones that stay with you.

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“Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.”

Maya Angelou

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

Maya Angelou

“All great achievements require time.”

Maya Angelou

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.”

Maya Angelou

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”

Maya Angelou

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