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Quote by Maya Angelou

“I'm a religious woman. And I feel I have responsibility. I have no modesty at all. I'm even afraid of it - it's a learned affectation and it's just stuck on me like decals.”

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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American author, poet, playwright, actress, and lecturer, known for her profound exploration of race, gender, and culture in her work. Her autobiographical works, including 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' which detailed her early life of poverty and sexual exploitation, have gained widespread acclaim. more

“I pray for humility because that comes from inside out. And what humility does for one, is it reminds us that there are people before me. I have already been paid for. And what I need to do is prepare myself so that I can pay for someone else who has yet to come, but who may be here and needs me.”

People Needs May Doe I Can Pay Humility Praying Paid I Pray

Author:Maya Angelou

“I wish that we could look into each other's faces, in each other's eyes, and see our own selves. I hope that the children have not been so scarred by their upbringing that they only think fear when they see someone else who looks separate from them.”

Thinking Looks Children Self Eye Faces Wish Upbringing

Author:Maya Angelou

“My goal is to win the belt, whoever it's on. I'm not gonna settle for anything less.”

Winning Goal Settling Belts

Author:Houston Alexander

“Of course I want to test myself. I enjoy fighting. But I also have six kids, and I want them to go to college. I hope that I can reach a point where I get the best of both worlds.”

World Want I Can Kids Fighting Courses Enjoy College Six Tests Best Of Both Worlds

Author:Houston Alexander