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“Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.”

— Maya Angelou, Gather Together in My Name (1974)

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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