Because of our routines we forget that life is an ongoing adventure.

As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

We are only as blind as we want to be.

When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not shouting 'I'm saved'. I'm whispering 'I get lost'. That is why I chose this way.

Some critics will write 'Maya Angelou is a natural writer' - which is right after being a natural heart surgeon.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.