20 MAYA ANGELOU QUOTES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

20 MAYA ANGELOU QUOTES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

Maya Angelou was one of America’s most beloved and celebrated poets and authors, with dozens of awards and over 50 honorary degrees attesting to her inspirational role at the centre of American life. She devoted her life to being a tireless voice for women and black people — and for an open-hearted vision of humanity where all could find their place.

On May 28, 2014, the great Maya Angelou passed away at the age of 86, leaving a legacy that will surely be cherished for many decades to come.

We’ve gathered 25 of Maya Angelou’s most powerful and insightful quotes, hoping that it injects a hearty dose of beauty and inspiration into your day. Enjoy!

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

"I do my best because I’m counting on you counting on me"

"If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be."

"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."

"Nothing will work unless you do."

"Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it. "

"I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. "

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

"I got my own back. "

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

"When you know you are of worth — not asking it but knowing it — you walk into a room with particular power."

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

                              

"My work is, to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth."

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

"I know why the caged bird sings."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away."

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

"If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be."

"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!"

"I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you.’ There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt."

Let us know which is your favourite Maya Angelou's quote.