More quotes by Maya Angelou

"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return."
"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."
"Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it."
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."
"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."