Phenomenal Woman: Our Favorite Dr. Maya Angelou Quotes - Page 2

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.

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“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.”

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“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. ”

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“Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.”

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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

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“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”