WORDS OF WISDOM

Take a step back and reflect on these inspirational quotes by Maya Angelou (1928-2014), a prolific American poet and writer who passed away earlier this week.

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


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


“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.”


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


“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”


“Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.” 


“If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?” 


“Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art.” 


“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”


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

 

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


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


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


“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” 


“I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” 

“When we find someone who is brave, fun, intelligent, and loving, we have to thank the universe.”


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