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Quote by Maya Angelou

“Each time a dancer moves devoutly or a composer faithfully searches the silence for the veiled melodies, eternity is engaged.”

Quote by Maya Angelou

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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

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