Maya Angelou Quotes About Decisions

• You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

  Maya Angelou

  Inspirational, Life, Positive

  Maya Angelou (2008). “Letter to My Daughter”, p.5, Random House

• 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.

  Maya Angelou

  Pain, Heart, People

  FaceBook post by Maya Angelou from Jun 06, 2013

• I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

  Maya Angelou

  Inspirational, Heart, Decision

  Twitter post from Mar 12, 2017

• Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake.

  Maya Angelou

  Inspiring, Writing, Lakes

  Dr. Maya Angelou (2009). “The Heart of a Woman”, p.53, Random House

• 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 making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. 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.

  Maya Angelou

  Yoga, Heart, Rainy Day

• I made the decision to quit show business. Give up the skintight dresses and manicured smiles. The false concern over sentimental lyrics. I would never again work to make people smile inanely and would take on the responsibility of making them think.

  Maya Angelou

  Giving Up, Responsibility, Thinking

  Dr. Maya Angelou (2009). “The Heart of a Woman”, p.55, Random House

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