Maya Angelou Quotes – A Glance into the Wisdom of a Literary Icon

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.

Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.

If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.

I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Nothing will work unless you do.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot — it’s all there.

We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.

Maya Angelou Quotes – A Glance into the Wisdom of a Literary Icon part 2

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.

I’m convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

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

A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.

If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.

We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.

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.

The question is not how to survive, but how to thrive with passion, compassion, humor, and style.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.

Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but it has not solved one yet.

Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.

If you have only one thing in life, have one thing that matters.

You are already luminous, but they seek to dim your light. Resist the darkness and shine on.

It is important to celebrate every victory, no matter how small, for each one is a step closer to greatness.

Do not let the limitations others impose on you define who you are. Shatter boundaries and create your own path.

The strength of a woman is immense, for she can bear the weight of the world and still come out stronger.

Do not underestimate the power of kindness. A small act can create ripples of positivity that spread throughout the world.

To love and be loved is the greatest gift one can receive. Cherish those who love you unconditionally.

Forgiveness is not easy, but it is necessary. Let go of the past and embrace a future filled with peace and freedom.

Embrace your flaws, for they are what make you unique and beautiful. Accept yourself wholly and love yourself unconditionally.

In the midst of darkness, find the strength to be a light. Illuminate the world with your love and compassion.

May your dreams take flight and may you soar to heights you never thought possible. Believe in yourself and never give up.