10 inspirational quotes from Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (L) with Oprah Winfrey. Photo / AP

Poet and author Maya Angelou began her life in the midst of violence and poverty. She went on to lead a powerful life and has influenced millions of people with her advocacy for peace and equality. She has passed away, aged 86.

In celebration of her life, here is a collection of her inspirational tweets, poems, books, Facebook posts and videos.

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"There were times when it was said that I had more determination than talent. This may be said of many. It may also be said that life loves the person who dares to live it."

- Facebook, 26th January, 2014

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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"I have a certain way of being in this world, and I shall not, I shall not be moved."

- Twitter 30 April, 2014

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- YouTube, February 1st, 2012

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"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But, people will not forget how you made them feel."

- Facebook, 20 December, 2011

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

- Letter to My Daughter

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"You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love."

- Twitter, 10 June, 2013

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"I deal very little in facts, facts can obscure the truth, you can tell so many facts you never get to the truth, you can tell the places where, the people who, the times when, the reasons why, and never get to the human truth which is love and pain and loss and triumph."

- Facebook, 12 June, 2010

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- YouTube, 5 April, 2007

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"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."

- Facebook, 23 February, 2014

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