If a human being dreams a great dream, dares to love somebody; if a human being dares to be Martin King, or Mahatma Gandhi, or Mother Theresa, or Malcolm X; if a human being dares to be bigger than the condition into which she or he was born-it means so can you. And so you can try to stretch, stretch, stretch yourself so you can internalize, 'Homo sum, humani nil a me alienum puto. I am a human being, nothing human can be alien to me.' That's one thing I'm learning.
Maya AngelouYou may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
Maya AngelouEvery day I awaken I am grateful. My intent is to be totally present in that day. And laugh as much as possible.
Maya AngelouThe problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't know my story.
Maya Angelou