You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
MAYA ANGELOUEach time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.
More Maya Angelou Quotes
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I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t laugh.
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Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.
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The main thing in one’s own private world is to try to laugh as much as you cry.
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You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
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I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.
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I sustain myself with the love of family.
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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.
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Nothing will work unless you do.
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.
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A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally.
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Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.
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Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.
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Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
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Most people don’t grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.
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Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.
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