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Being a woman is hard work.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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Troubles are a blessing that force you to change, to believe.
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It's true. I can do anything and do it well because God loves me. It still humbles me.
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My son is the best thing that ever happened to me. And through me - to a lot of people.
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Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
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