If you were the President of the United States or the Queen of England - you couldn't have a person who would be more protective than my mother was for me. Which meant really that I could dare to do all sorts of things.
Maya AngelouMake every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution.
Maya AngelouLook what you've already come through! Don't deny it. Say I'm stronger than I thought I was
Maya AngelouOn the day of your birth, the Creator filled countless storehouses, set aside for your use and yours alone.
Maya AngelouLet's tell the truth to people. When people ask, 'How are you?' have the nerve sometimes to answer truthfully. You must know, however, that people will start avaoiding you because, they, too, have knees that pain them and heads that hurt and they don't want to know about yours. But think of it this way: If people avoid you, you will have more time to meditate and do fine research on a cure for whatever truly afflicts you.
Maya Angelou