The most important thing I can tell you about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt and a magnolia in your hair, do it. Even if you're wrinkled.
Maya Angelou
Aging, Self-Expression, Confidence, Joy, Freedom
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“Don’t let the man bring you down.” Maya Angelou
Resilience, Strength, Positivity, Independence, Confidence
Maya Angelou Resilience, Strength, Positivity, Independence, Confidence“Bitterness is cancer - it eats upon the host. It doesn't do anything to the object of its displeasure.” Maya Angelou
Bitterness, Healing, Emotion, Self-Care, Awareness
Maya Angelou Bitterness, Healing, Emotion, Self-Care, Awareness“It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally.” Maya Angelou
Confidence, Joy, Strength, Womanhood, Identity
Maya Angelou Confidence, Joy, Strength, Womanhood, Identity“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Maya Angelou
Inner Strength, Resilience, Confidence, Light, Spirit
Maya Angelou Inner Strength, Resilience, Confidence, Light, Spirit“Love is many things. It is varied. One thing love is not, is unsure.” Maya Angelou
Love, Certainty, Relationships, Stability, Emotion
Maya Angelou Love, Certainty, Relationships, Stability, Emotion“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.” Maya Angelou
Purpose, Passion, Compassion, Life, Fulfillment
Maya Angelou Purpose, Passion, Compassion, Life, Fulfillment“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” Maya Angelou
Resilience, Strength, Determination, Courage, Perseverance
Maya Angelou Resilience, Strength, Determination, Courage, Perseverance“Whenever I'm around some who is modest, I think, 'Run like hell and all of fire.' You don't want modesty, you want humility.” Maya Angelou
Humility, Modesty, Awareness, Self-Reflection, Courage
Maya Angelou Humility, Modesty, Awareness, Self-Reflection, Courage“I am never proud to participate in violence, yet I know that each of us must care enough for ourselves that we can be ready and able to come to our own defense when and wherever needed.” Maya Angelou
Nonviolence, Defense, Self-Care, Strength, Responsibility
Maya Angelou Nonviolence, Defense, Self-Care, Strength, Responsibility“You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.” Maya Angelou
Resilience, Strength, Determination, Perseverance, Courage
Maya Angelou Resilience, Strength, Determination, Perseverance, Courage“I refuse to allow any man-made differences to separate me from any other human beings.” Maya Angelou
Unity, Humanity, Equality, Connection, Acceptance
Maya Angelou Unity, Humanity, Equality, Connection, Acceptance“Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.” Maya Angelou
Respect, Self-Worth, Boundaries, Relationships, Wisdom
Maya Angelou Respect, Self-Worth, Boundaries, Relationships, Wisdom“I'm grateful to intelligent people. That doesn't mean educated. That doesn't mean intellectual. I mean really intelligent. What black old people used to call 'mother wit' means intelligence that you had in your mother's womb. That's what you rely on. You know what's right to do.” Maya Angelou
Intelligence, Wisdom, Instinct, Integrity, Tradition
Maya Angelou Intelligence, Wisdom, Instinct, Integrity, Tradition“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.” Maya Angelou
Integrity, Honesty, Courage, Responsibility, Clarity
Maya Angelou Integrity, Honesty, Courage, Responsibility, Clarity“Shakespeare - I was very influenced - still am - by Shakespeare. I couldn't believe that a white man in the 16th century could so know my heart.” Maya Angelou
Shakespeare, Influence, Connection, Art, Humanity
Maya Angelou Shakespeare, Influence, Connection, Art, Humanity“If it is true that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, isn’t it also true a society is only as healthy as its sickest citizen and only as wealthy as its most deprived?” Maya Angelou
Society, Health, Equality, Justice, Responsibility
Maya Angelou Society, Health, Equality, Justice, Responsibility“If I’m here, I’ll be trying to be a better human being, a better writer, a better friend and a better beloved.” Maya Angelou
Growth, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Dedication, Love
Maya Angelou Growth, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Dedication, Love“If you want what you're saying heard, then take your time and say it so that the listener will actually hear it. You might save somebody's life. Your own, first.” Maya Angelou
Communication, Patience, Influence, Mindfulness, Wisdom
Maya Angelou Communication, Patience, Influence, Mindfulness, Wisdom