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Maya Angelou – Words of Wisdom
Saturday, February 7th, 2009Don’t Break the Elastic!In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting. Regarding body changes, she said there were many, ocurring every day . . . like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried . . .
She is a simple and honest woman, with much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
· ‘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 can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’
· ‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’
· ‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’
· ‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’
· ‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.’
· ‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’
· ‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.’
· ‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone . . People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.’
· ‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.’
· ‘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.’