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Quote By Maya Angelou
Acclaimed Poet, Memoirist, and Civil Rights Activist.
Born: April 4, 1928
Died: May 28, 2014
Maya Angelou was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Best known for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," she overcame adversity to become a voice for African Americans and women worldwide.
Explanation Of The Quote
Maya Angelou highlights the tendency to overestimate our needs and desires. She suggests that true contentment and satisfaction can be achieved by recognizing and appreciating the simplicity and sufficiency of what we already have.