We need Joy as we need air. We need Love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams.

I am never proud to participate in violence, yet I know that each of us must care enough for ourselves that we can be ready and able to come to our own defence when and wherever needed.

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

Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.

When we know better, we do better.

I have risked everything to tell the truth. Tell the truth