10 Powerful Quotes To Remember Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou's Insight On The Human Spirit Will Inspire You To Live Better
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: Maya Angelou attends the AARP Magazine's 2011 Inspire Awards at the Ronald Reagan Building on December 9, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Riccardo S. Savi/WireImage)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: Maya Angelou attends the AARP Magazine's 2011 Inspire Awards at the Ronald Reagan Building on December 9, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Riccardo S. Savi/WireImage)

Maya Angelou, prolific poet and civil rights activist, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. Despite her passing, Angelou's legacy will live on through her captivating words and beautiful insight on the human spirit. Below are 10 of the author's most uplifting quotes on life, love and how to be a better person.

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