Legendary poet, author, activist and musician Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. In honor of her great life, we are taking a look at some of her best quotes.
Didn’t know Maya Angelou was a musician? Listen to her song “Run Joe” here.
Phenomenal Woman: Our Favorite Dr. Maya Angelou Quotes was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.”
2. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. ”
3. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
4. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
“Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.”
5. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
6. Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
“Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me. ” – “Phenomenal Woman”