He nor she can be much of a leader if all she sees is herself. Angelou, who gave many commencement speeches and addressed academic and corporate events across the country, left us with countless wise sayings that we should all treasure and apply to our lives. On leadership: A leader sees greatness in other people. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. Quote #10 “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”ĭr. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Quote #9 “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” Quote #8 “In all my work, I try to say, ‘You may be given a load of sour lemons, why not try to make a dozen lemon meringue pies?’” Quote #7 “Faith is the evidence of the unseen.” If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” And even when life and love get you down, as they sometimes will My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style Take joy from the seemingly mundane, and choose to make everything in life an adventure. Quote #6 “If you don’t like something, change it. Have enough courage to trust love one more time. Quote #5 “Nothing will work unless you do.” Yes, because God loves me, and I’m amazed at it.” It still humbles me that this force which made leaves and fleas, and stars and rivers, and you, loves me-Maya Angelou. Quote #3 “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Not just to the person or persons for whom I’m praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. Quote #2 “I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Quote #1 “Do the best you can until you know better. Every empowered woman needs to know them. Here are 10 of our favorite quotes from the late author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” that help set us free, teach us to soar, and make us better on this sometimes rough journey through life.
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