The wisdom of Maya Angelou

LignumVitae
LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
edited 30. Oct 2012, 16:40 in Community Chit-chat archive
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life..'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back...'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn...'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'
Hey little fighter, things will get brighter

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

    Oh yes :oops:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow, she's some wise lady. Thank you, LV, I liked that. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

    Love all those quotes, but this one especially!

    Thanks, L.V. :D

    Best wishes,
    Phoebe
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If she's so wise why did she need to write 6 autobiographies then?.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Lv

    I enjoyed reading them

    Love Juliepf x
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What all six!?.
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for that LV a very wise lady...........Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles