"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."

— A poet of truth, a fearless visionary, and the spirit of unbreakable grace.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Stamps, Arkansas, Maya Angelou lived and breathed creativity — but her genius extended far beyond the page. She was a civil rights activist, a dancer, a singer, and a professor who preached excellence in every endeavor. Her mind was sharper than her prose. Her discipline, unmatched.

She didn’t just write the story — she transformed the narrative.

Maya Angelou is a Spirit Bubble of wisdom, legacy, and pure humanity — a reminder that greatness is not a gift, but a voice.

Notable Highlights:

Literary Icon: The author of over 30 books, including the groundbreaking memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which became a global phenomenon.

Courageous Mentality: Her life philosophy — "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive."

Civil Rights Leader: A tireless advocate who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, lending her powerful voice to the fight for equality.

Presidential Medal of Freedom: Awarded the nation's highest civilian honor by President Barack Obama, proving her pen was just as powerful as her presence.

Mother & Mentor: A beloved mother to her son Guy Johnson, she inspired countless young artists and activists.

Global Ambassador: A fluent speaker of multiple languages, she served as a diplomat and brought a message of peace and unity to the world.

Author of Her Own Legacy: Lived, created, and built a legacy that continues to outlive the scoreboard.

Spirit Quote:
"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." – Maya Angelou

Other Famous Quotes:
• “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”
• “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
• “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”
• “Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.”
• “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.”

Maya Angelou reminds us:
If you want to leave a legacy, live like it.
Speak. Endure. Rise.
Be relentless in the pursuit of your greatness.

Still I Rise.