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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

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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Belief
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All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened. – Maya Angelou

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Men
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The sadness of the womens movement is that they dont allow the necessity of love. See, I dont personally trust any revolution where love is not allowed. – Maya Angelou

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Love
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A woman who is willing to be herself and pursue her own potential runs not so much the risk of loneliness, as the challenge of exposure to more interesting men – and people in general. – Lorraine Hansberry

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The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men. – George Eliot

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Many men are deeply moved by the mere semblance of suffering in a woman they take the look of pain for a sign of constancy or of love. – Honore de Balzac

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When a nations young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung. – Henry Ward Beecher

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I knew I really made it when my dad saw me in London and after the performance he had no notes to me and just said You are doing your own thing and I am proud of you. – Jason Ritter

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I think the more we embrace the culture of life and respect life, the better that we do. – Bob McDonnell

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Im actually about as famous as a fourth division footballer from the 70s. – Dylan Moran

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