Quote by Maya Angelou
I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innoc

I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water. – Maya Angelou

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While the rest of the world has been improving technology, Ghana has been improving the quality of mans humanity to man. – Maya Angelou

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