Quotes by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (1928–2014) — Schriftstellerin, Dichterin, Bürgerrechtsaktivistin · Christlich (Baptistisch / Methodistisch) · USA

Die US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin, Dichterin und Bürgerrechtsaktivistin Maya Angelou (1928–2014) wirkte vor allem in den Vereinigten Staaten sowie zeitweise als Journalistin in Westafrika. Bekanntheit erlangte sie durch autobiografische Werke wie „I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings“ und Gedichte über Resilienz, Würde und Befreiung, wobei ihre offene Darstellung von Rassismus und traumatischen Erfahrungen wiederholt Zensurdebatten an US-Schulen auslöste. Für Bibelleser verdeutlicht ihr Werk die Verbindung von afroamerikanischer Glaubenstradition, Vergebungsbereitschaft und dem prophetischen Eintreten gegen gesellschaftliches Unrecht.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Joy & Gratitude, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Service & Love of Neighbour, Discipleship, Growth & Character, Love, Prayer & Silence

Quotes by Maya Angelou

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

I'm grateful to be a practicing Christian. I'm always amazed when people say, 'I'm a Christian.' I think, 'Already?' It's an ongoing process. You know, you keep trying. And blowing it and trying and blowing it.

Maya Angelou

You can't forgive without loving. And I don't mean sentimentality. I don't mean mush. I mean having enough courage to stand up and say, 'I forgive. I'm finished with it.

Maya Angelou

I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard.

Maya Angelou

I believe that each of us comes from the creator trailing wisps of glory.

Maya Angelou

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

Maya Angelou

It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.

Maya Angelou

I'm working at trying to be a Christian, and that's serious business.

Maya Angelou

Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.

Maya Angelou

While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation.

Maya Angelou

God loves me [crying]. It still humbles me that this force that makes leaves and fleas and stars and rivers and you, loves me. Me, Maya Angelou. It's amazing. I can do anything. And do it well. Any good thing, I can do it. That's why I am who I am, yes, because God loves me and I'm amazed at it. I'm grateful for it.

Maya Angelou

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