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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“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.”
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
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“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”
“Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.”
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”