I don't know if I continue, even today, always liking myself. But what I learned to do many years ago was to forgive myself. It is very important for every human being to forgive herself or himself because if you live, you will make mistakes - it is inevitable. But once you do and you see the mistake, then you forgive yourself and say, 'Well, if I'd known better I'd have done better,' that's all.
Maya AngelouTake the blinders from your vision take the padding from your ears and confess you've heard me crying and admit you've seen my tears.
Maya AngelouThere is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in Black women. It's as if a steel rod runs right through the head down to the feet.
Maya AngelouMy mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors.
Maya Angelou