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Quote by Maya Angelou
As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. W

As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them. – Maya Angelou

Other quotes by Maya Angelou

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean. – Maya Angelou

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Anger
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Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence — neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish — it is an imponderably valuable gift. – Maya Angelou

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Time
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I will not be concerned at other mens not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability. – Confucius

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There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men. – John Locke

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Men

Men who are unhappy, like men who sleep badly, are always proud of the fact. – Bertrand Russell

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Men

Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them. – Marilyn Monroe

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Real history is a candid shot. The history of textbooks poses for its pictures. – Terri Guillemets

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Weve got to win this battle, and we will. We have to win the peace. – Al DAmato

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Ive taught fifth-year Christmas leavers last thing on a Friday afternoon. Basically, if you can face that you can face anything. – Johann Lamont

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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat. – Alex Levine

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