Quote by Maya Angelou
The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance. – Maya Angelou

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Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you cant practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage. – Maya Angelou

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While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also Gods creation. – Maya Angelou

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Ive learned that you shouldnt go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands you need to be able to throw something back. – Maya Angelou

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Madonna is a pro. I dont like her and have no respect for her but- I dont think she should be called a musician or a dancer or whatever you know, but I do have, well I do have respect for her ability to completely manipulate the media and have them work for her. – Jon Fishman

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I have more respect for a man who lets me know where he stands, even if hes wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil. – Malcolm X

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Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences. – Andre Gide

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I think its important for artists to work together. Its great for fans to see, like, Ludacris came out to our show in Atlanta and kinda made a surprise appearance there, it shows a mutual respect for what each other does. – Jason Aldean

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