More quotes by Maya Angelou

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it."
"The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise."
"Loving someone liberates the lover as well as the beloved. And that kind of love comes with age."
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
"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."