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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.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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If I'm going to a new country, I try to learn something about the language and the culture, so I don't just go bumbling over things.
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Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself.
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