Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Maya Angelou
American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. Her work spans more than 50 years, and she is best known for a series of autobiographies that began with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1969. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and her credits also include plays, films, and television shows. The autobiographical books focus on her childhood and early adult life, especially the first volume, which takes her story to age 17 and brought her international recognition. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
More from Maya Angelou (379 quotes) →Keep reading Maya Angelou
- “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”Maya Angelou
- “One of the wonderful things about Oprah: She teaches you to keep on stepping.”Maya Angelou
- “It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.”Maya Angelou
- “I know some people might think it odd - unworthy even - for me to have written a cookbook, but I make no apol…”Maya Angelou
Wonder: more sayings
- “I'm kind of concerned about 'Ego & Hubris' because I'm thinking that people will read it and maybe even be en…”Harvey Pekar
- “I really thank my parents for giving me the good sense to not get into anything wrong. There are many people…”Saina Nehwal
- “Every time I use an app, part of my brain dies! We'll get to the point where we go to bed and wonder: 'Did I…”Lewis Black
Explore Gratitude
- “Go ahead and try. I'll attempt to loosen up. Her muscles tightened when I took her hand in mine. "Do you know…”Terry Spear
- “I'm very grateful for this road that I've been on - it's been a good one. It's been a tough one at times, too.”Tab Hunter
- “I lay my head down every night with a ton of gratitude.”Ryan Leaf
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Maya Angelou
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The first volume of her autobiography.