Maya Angelou

I’ll take any translation, any edition, and read it aloud, just to hear the language, hear the rhythm, and remind myself how beautiful English is.

Maya Angelou

I’m a feminist. I’ve been a female for a long time now. It’d be stupid not to be on my own side.

Maya Angelou

I’m a spring leaf trembling in anticipation.

Maya Angelou

I’m a writer and writers either have good memories or nothing at all.

Maya Angelou

I’m convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they’re stones that don’t matter. As long as you’re breathing, it’s never too late to do some good.

Maya Angelou

I’m grateful to be of use. I will not be misused or abused, but I will be of use to anybody.

Maya Angelou

I’m happy to be a writer – of prose, poetry, every kind of writing. Every person in the world who isn’t a recluse, hermit or mute uses words. I know of no other art form that we always use.

Maya Angelou

I’m here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I’m at, then I go forward to the next place.

Maya Angelou

I’m interested in women’s health because I’m a woman. I’d be a darn fool not to be on my own side.

Maya Angelou

I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression.

Maya Angelou