This book is a collection of 131 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of Maya Angelou. It grants her reflections on subjects ranging from Love and Smile to Education and Achievement:
“If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love.”
“I believe that every person is born with talent.”
“A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally.”
“Every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.”
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”
“I know why the caged bird sings.”
“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”
“Nothing will work unless you do.”