Maya Angelou Quotes

12 quotes from Maya Angelou on motivation.

• Nothing will work unless you do.

• I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.

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

• I sustain myself with the love of family.

• All great achievements require time.

• There is nothing quite so tragic as a young cynic, because it means the person has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.

• To those who are given much, much is expected.

• We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

• Segregation shaped me education liberated me.

• Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!

• Your crown has been bought and paid for. Put it on your head and wear it.

• Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.