'All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes' (1986)Ī lyrical exploration about what it means to be an African American in Africa, this autobiographical book covers the years Angelou spent living in Ghana. ‘The Heart of a Woman’ (1981)Īngelou crafted this memoir about leaving California with her son for New York, where she took part in the civil rights movement.
'Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas' (1976)Īngelou wrote this autobiography about her early career as a singer and actress. ‘Gather Together in My Name’ (1974)Īngelou’s follow-up to A Caged Bird, this memoir covers her life as an unemployed teenage mother in California, when she turned to narcotics and prostitution. In 1995, Angelou was lauded for remaining on The New York Times' paperback nonfiction bestseller list for two years-the longest-running record in the chart's history. Yet, it is only love which sets us free.” “I believe that each of us comes from the creator trailing wisps of glory.” If you learn, teach.” “In the flush of love's light, we dare to be brave, and suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” “If you get, give. I like to be beautiful because it delights my eyes and my soul is lifted up.” “You may not control the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” “To grow up is to stop putting blame on parents.” “We are only as blind as we want to be.” “The intensity with which young people live demands that they 'black out' as often as possible.” “Home is a refuge, not only from my worries, my terrible concerns. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” “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.” “Words mean more than what is set down on paper.
“Courage is the most important of all virtues, because without courage, you cannot practice any of the other virtues consistently.” “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” “The caged bird sings with a fearful trill/ of things unknown but longed for still/ and his tune is heard on the distant hill/ for the caged birds sings of freedom."” “If you don't like something, change it.
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