Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. MAYA ANGELOU BirthdayBridgeEvilFaithGratitudeNightOvercomePrayer
When we find someone who is brave, fun, intelligent, and loving, we have to thank the universe. MAYA ANGELOU BraveFriendshipFunIntelligenceLoveThankful
I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. MAYA ANGELOU DeathFamilyLearningLifeMissingParentsRegardRelationship
I believe most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise. MAYA ANGELOU BelieveGirlOpportunityVirtue
You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. MAYA ANGELOU HealingProveRespectSelf Respect
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. MAYA ANGELOU CharacterDefeatEncounterFailureLost
Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him. MAYA ANGELOU BookChildrenGoodnessHabitHelpReading
The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. MAYA ANGELOU AcceptanceAcheComfortableHomeLivePainPlaceSafe
