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Most people don't grow up. It's too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.
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Thank you, always say thank you it's the greatest gift you can give someone because thank you is what you say to God.
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To grow up is to stop putting blame on parents.
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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.
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