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You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust, I'll rise.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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Continue to plant a kiss of concern on the cheek of the sick and the aged and infirm and count that actions as natural and to be expected.
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Life is going to give you just what you put in it. Put your whole heart in everything you do, and pray, then you can wait.
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My work is to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth.
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It's amazing. I can do anything. And do it well. Any good thing, I can do it. That's why I am who I am, yes, because God loves me and I'm amazed at it. I'm grateful for it.
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I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.
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If you do not like anything, alter it. If you can not change it, adjust your mindset. Will not complain.
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