From being abandoned by her parents at just four years old to becoming one of the 20th Century’s most iconic figures, Maya Angelou lived ... first black woman in history to do so.

“You may not always have a comfortable life, and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, ...

You might even be tempted to quote it. That impulse certainly struck the US postal service, which in 2015 put it on a stamp bearing the face of Maya Angelou, the world-renowned writer, professor ...

In honor of Women's History Month, we've gathered together ... Madeleine Albright and Maya Angelou who once said, "Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without ...

Famous quote: “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dust, I'll rise.” — Maya Angelou. Famous quote ...

Then let women including Beyonce, Maya Angelou and Hillary Clinton power you with these inspiring quotes, collected together ... been seen that way throughout history. Thankfully, there are ...

Even before the 9-foot-tall bronze monument to author Maya Angelou was lifted into ... on the back of the sculpture is a quote from Angelou: “Information helps you to see that you’re not ...

We've also included memorable quotes from notable figures like William Shakespeare, Maya Angelou and Eleanor Roosevelt, along with a collection of funny and religious quotes to round out the list.

Vol. 58, No. 1/2, SEPTEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bir... Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" And the Advantages of a Pluralist Close Reading This is the ...