American author and poet Maya Angelou has died, according to media reports. She was known for her prolific words. USA TODAY Network lists 13 of her best quotes. 1. If you dont like something, change it. If you cant change it, change your attitude. 2. I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, thats me. 3. Ive learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. 4. You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. 5. My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. 6. My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. 7. Try to be a rainbow in someones cloud. 8. Ive learned that you shouldnt go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. 9. We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. 10. You are the sum total of everything youve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - its all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. 11. One isnt necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We cant be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. 12. Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. 13. Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 21:26:02 +0000
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