If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die. — Maya Angelou

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. — Maya Angelou

If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love. — Maya Angelou

I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind. — Maya Angelou

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. — Maya Angelou

If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded. — Maya Angelou

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. — Maya Angelou

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. — Maya Angelou

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. — Maya Angelou