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My son is the best thing that ever happened to me. And through me - to a lot of people.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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St. Louis
Missouri
Marguerite Annie Johnson
Marguerite Johnson
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If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die.
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You dwell in whitened castles with deep and poisoned moats and cannot hear the curses which fill your children's throats.
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No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
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The world had taken a deep breath and was having doubts about continuing to revolve.
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