Ann Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 She is amazing isn't she? I love listening to her words of wisdom as they seem to be never ending! Thanks for sharing, as I had kind of forgotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I just love Maya too -- thanks for posting this Ann. She is just so simply eloquent in her wisdom. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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