Tag: Maya Angelou
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When I was 8 years old I became a mute and was a mute until I was 13, and I thought of my whole body as an ear, so I can go into a crowd and sit still and absorb all sound. That talent or ability has lasted and served me until today.
Maya Angelou
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I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I’m praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I’m grateful that I’m heard.
Maya Angelou
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I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind.
Maya Angelou
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Cooking certain dishes, like roast pork, reminds me of my mother.
Maya Angelou
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Writing and cookery are just two different means of communication.
Maya Angelou
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I believe that each of us comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory.
Maya Angelou
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I’m happy to be a writer – of prose, poetry, every kind of writing. Every person in the world who isn’t a recluse, hermit or mute uses words. I know of no other art form that we always use.
Maya Angelou
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We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, according to our understanding, according to our courage, we will have to say yea or nay – and rise!
Maya Angelou
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I did work in a strip club, but I didn’t strip. I danced, and I became very popular.
Maya Angelou
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On Saturday afternoons when all the things are done in the house and there’s no real work to be done, I play Bach and Chopin and turn it up real loudly and get a good bottle of chardonnay and sit out on my deck and look out at the garden.
Maya Angelou