Maya Angelou Quotes

The poetry you read has been written for you, each of you - black, white, Hispanic, man, woman, gay, straight.

Maya Angelou

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014

Topics

WomanManPoetryBlackYouGay

When the car was introduced in 1908, people could experience a brand new way to travel that was more efficient than a horse and buggy. Can you believe that cities tried to outlaw cars in the United States? Can you imagine driving a car for a year then having to go back to a horse and buggy?

Joe Gebbia

CarExperienceTravelPeopleBelieve

I was born in a slum, but the slum wasn't born in me.

Jesse Jackson

MeBornI Was BornSlum

Our species likes being social.

John Cho

SocialBeingLikesOurSpecies

Canada had the good health-care system and educational system. It was a privilege for me to grow up there.

Melanie Fiona

GoodMeGrowCanadaPrivilegeUp

Although the 'New York Times' annually declares that Broadway is on its deathbed, news of its demise is greatly exaggerated. There's a lot of life yet in the old tart.

John Lahr

LifeNew YorkNewsNewOldDeathbed

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

Sonny Perdue

CareTake CareYouNowYesTake

When you say 'R&B,' people's minds automatically go in a place. How about I just say, 'Here's a tape; you can check it out on iTunes. You tell me.'

Trevor Jackson

PeopleMeYouPlaceGoSay

One of the first items of Congressional business in 2006 will be an effort to renew the USA Patriot Act.

Roger Wicker

BusinessEffortWillPatriotFirst

I'm not unashamed to say that I like movies that make me verklempt.

Rob Lowe

MeSayMoviesMakeLike

You have to have a lot of money to go to college. It's not cheap.

Luke Evans

MoneyCollegeYouGoCheapLot

I love to-do lists.

Louise Wilson

LoveListsI Love

If I were to think of myself as a role model, I would say that it's really important to realize when you are a role model and to be willing to give advice, share how you do things.

Julia Hartz

MyselfThinkAdviceYouRole Model

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