Maya Angelou was a woman of wisdom whose words continue to inspire millions of people across the globe. Her quotes are not just words; they are life lessons that teach us about kindness, strength, and the power of resilience.
Through her writings, she shared valuable insights that encourage self-love, growth, and compassion. In this blog, we’ll explore 35 popular Maya Angelou quotes that can inspire you to live a better and more meaningful life.
- “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”
- “If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?”
- “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t laugh.”
- “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”
- “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”
- “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”
- “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.”
- “Some people cannot see a good thing when it is right here, right now. Others can sense a good thing coming when it is days, months, or miles away.”
- “Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution.”
- “History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.”
- “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
- “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.”
- “If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don’t be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning ‘Good morning’ at total strangers.”
- “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.”
- “Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.”
- “I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.’ There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
- “Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.”
- “Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.”
- “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
- “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
- “There’s a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth.”
- “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.”
- “I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life’.”
- “I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.”
- “Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.”
- “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
- “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”
- “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
- “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for.”
- “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
- “First best is falling in love. Second best is being in love. Least best is falling out of love. But any of it is better than never having been in love.”
- “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.”
- “Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution.”
- “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”
- “I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.”
Conclusion
Maya Angelou’s words continue to inspire people around the world to live with purpose, love, and kindness. These five quotes remind us of the importance of compassion, growth, and never giving up. Let these powerful messages guide you as you move through life with strength and grace.
