About Maya Angelou
1928 – 2014
American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist celebrated for her series of autobiographies. Known for her lyrical prose and unflinching honesty about trauma and resilience.
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“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
“Education is one of the blessings of life — and one of its necessities.”
“God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.”
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