More quotes by Maya Angelou

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
"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."
"You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you."
"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."