Maya Angelou’s Witty Wisdom
| Posted in Wisdom | Posted on 04-02-2010
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Gosh, don’t you just love her? She is such a kind-hearted, wise woman with such a witty sense of humor. I don’t remember who sent the article below to me, but I just felt I had to share it with you.
Don’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, occurring 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 such a simple and honest woman, with so 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/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.’
We all have certain people we admire and look up to. I invite you to share some of yours in the comment box below.





Very cool blog, Ilka!
This quote especially touched me:
‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’
I have so many people I look up to, but one of my favs is Mark Twain.
Thanks for sharing this,
Derek
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Thank you for stopping by Derek and for your kind words about my blog.
I have some of my favs too. Mike Dillard, Jim Rohn, Donald Trump where business is concerned. But as far as my idols/mentors for life Maya Angelou is definitely at the top. And so is Princess Diana.
By the way, we lived in your neighborhood in the 80ies. My husband was stationed at Ft. Huachuca and our oldest was born there. It was quite a cultur shock coming from Germany to the desert
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Hi Ilka,
Those are great quotes.
Here is one of my favorites, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Winston Churchill
Have a great day.
Josh
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Hi Ilka,
Great choice, Maya Angelou.
She is one of the most optimistic people out there today. It would be ideal if more people could operate from this state mind.
What they don’t know is hurting them. Thanks for sharing this.
Jerome Ratliff
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Jerome,
I agree with you. If more people did operate from her state of mind this world would be a better place.
Life also would be less stressful and frustrating for a lot of folks out there because they knew what to expect.
Thanks for stopping by and leave your thoughts!
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