Modesty is a learned affectation. It's no good. Humility is great, because humility says, 'There was someone before me. I'm following in somebody's footsteps.'
Maya AngelouI have no modesty. Modesty is a learned affectation. It's like decal stuck up on a person.
Maya AngelouIt is only out of ignorance that people are cruel, because they really don't think it will come back.
Maya AngelouI like good food. People want a certain taste, but when they're offered something else, they'll overeat. If they really are looking for chicken and someone gives them pork chops, they'll say, "I will have another." And that's because their satisfaction is not reached. So I thought I would make great food, but eat less of it. I tried it and I've taken off over 40 pounds.
Maya Angelou