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Jan 03, 2008 15:57

> > In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
> > Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
> > And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body
> > changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts.
> > They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
> >
> > The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and
> > honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
> >
> > Maya Angelou said this:

> > "I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
> > life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
> >
> > "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way
> > he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
> >
> > "I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
> > you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

> > "I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as
> > "making
> > a life."

> > "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
> >
> >
> > "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's
> > mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
> >
> > "I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,
> > I usually make the right decision."
> >
> > "I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
> >
> > "I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
> > People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
> >
> > "I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

> > "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will
> > forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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