Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'You may not control all the events that happen to you, but...'
Mint·2h ago·Positivity
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Maya Angelou's quote states: "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." From her essay collection Letter to My Daughter, this reflects her philosophy that identity transcends circumstances. Angelou, born 1928, died 2014, was a celebrated African-American poet, author, and civil rights activist. Her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings remains influential.
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Maya AngelouLetter to My DaughterI Know Why the Caged Bird SingsCivil Rights MovementPresidential Medal of Freedom