We are braver and wiser because they existed, those strong women and strong men... We are who we are because they were who they were. It's wise to know where you come from, who called your name. Maya Angelou bravecallexist Change image and share on social
I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody. Maya Angelou admiredareenglish Change image and share on social
A black person grows up in this country - and in many places - knowing that racism will be as familiar as salt to the tongue. Also, it can be as dangerous as too much salt. I think that you must struggle for betterment for yourself and for everyone. Maya Angelou bettermentblackcountry share on social
I'm just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression. Maya Angelou cookexpressionfood Change image and share on social
We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike. Maya Angelou alikebeinghuman Change image and share on social
The terrorist action of 9/11 gave birth to President Obama's entry to the White House. Not directly, but indirectly. Maya Angelou actionbirthdirectly Change image and share on social
I speak a number of languages, but none are more beautiful to me than English. Maya Angelou beautifulenglishlanguage Change image and share on social
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Maya Angelou showtime Change image and share on social
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning. Maya Angelou deephumaninfuse Change image and share on social
I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. Maya Angelou findhomehuman Change image and share on social
