Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelouwas an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, tells of her...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth4 April 1928
CitySt. Louis, MO
CountryUnited States of America
I like to speak on matters which matter to human beings, and almost everything matters to human beings.
I'm just like you - I want to be a good human being. I'm doing my best, and I'm working at it. And I'm trying to be a Christian. I'm always amazed when people walk up to me and say, 'I'm a Christian.' I always think, 'Already? You've already got it?' I'm working at it. And at my age, I'll still be working at it at 96.
I want to be a good human being. I'm doing my best, and I'm working at it.
If I'm here, I'll be trying to be a better human being, a better writer, a better friend and a better beloved.
I long for the time when all human history is taught as one history, because it really is.
During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything to reduce that. We are obliged to know we are global citizens. Disasters remind us we are world citizens, whether we like it or not.
No human being can be more human than another human being. I liberate you from my ignorance.
Laugh...It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself and one's fellow human beings.
I am capable of what every other human is capable of. This is one of the great lessons of war and life .
Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.
We are all human; therefore, nothing human can be alien to us.
The area where we are the greatest is the area in which we inspire, encourage and connect with another human being.
Poetry is music written for the human voice.
Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.