Maya Angelou

I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others — they're on their own journey.

I've learned that it's what you do in the dark that puts you in the light.

I've learned that you can always pray for the people you love, even if you can't be with them.

I've learned that no matter how much I love, I can still be hurt.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there had better be a enduring love to take its place.

I've learned that heroes are people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant.

I've learned that it is by acts and not by ideas that people live.

I've learned that the best way to get even is to forgive.

I've learned that a person doesn't have to be perfect to be appreciated.