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One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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Those of us who submitted or surrendered our ideas and dreams and identities to the 'leaders' must take back our rights, our identities, our responsibilities.
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Few, if any, survive their teens. Most surrender to the vague but murderous pressure of adult conformity.
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Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake.
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To be angry is very good. It burns out things and leaves nutrients in the soil. You should always be ready to be angry at injustice and cruelty.
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Troubles are a blessing that force you to change, to believe.
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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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