Maya Angelou Quotes

Trust the young. Young people have a lot to contribute, but generation after generation, those who reach power protect that power rather than teach others how to attain it. I resolved that if I ever became successful, I would trust the young.

I think that everyone has the power to make a change in the world.

There's this perception of D.C. as a boring town run by old white men, but in reality, there are incredibly young people in charge of really important things.

The young very seldom lead anything in our country today. It's been quite some time since a younger generation pushed an older one to a higher standard.

Seeing Michelle Obama's bright color choices, and how she made people smile and reinforced Obama's platforms of hope and change, was inspiring.

What I love to do is take on business challenges in a way that really can have an impact on peoples' lives.

Women tell me they are different since 21 May - the day I was arrested - it's a positive change, they believe now.

In every school, community center, city hall, and state capitol, there are women who are making their voices heard and standing up for the people they serve - women who aren't just demanding change but finding ways to create it. They are making an impact, and along the way, they're inspiring others to do the same.

My Millennials, 'stay woke'.

Doing and making positive programming for young people is so important to me, and I will keep doing it.

Most important about what Ashoka is doing is that they make people believe that change is possible. That belief can go viral.

Why do millennials like Bernie Sanders so much? I love that this is a mystery to Washington. It's the authenticity, stupid.

I hope I just keep continuing to inspire a lot of people and trying to make a change in this world.

While everyone's purpose may be different, with social media we all have that platform to create the change we want to see in the world, and I spend a lot of time encouraging others to step up and use theirs.

The challenge is to become part of the struggle, to make a positive difference.

Give young people a greater voice. They are the future and they are much wiser than we give them credit for.

I will make this world a better place, whether they like it or not. That’s the fun of being Queen.

I am excited about the next generation of leaders. I have a hunch there will be a whole group of people who will decide they will stand up; I know people 15 years old asking me how to get into politics. So we will have a steady stream of new blood.

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

The more youth begin to recognize that they have a voice, the more change is possible.

I believe that the only true agents of change on a large scale, in this country or anywhere, are young people.

I really believe that with a little bit of information, kids can make a big difference.

We have been lead as the hip hop generation. We have been once again lead by people who are under qualified. It's like they just got a pair of new jeans..They just started wearing them below their belt 2 months ago.

Women of South Africa are some of the most powerful people on Earth. Change what you believe is possible for yourself.

Give (your people) the youth a proper environment. Motivate them. Extend them the support they need. Each one of them has infinite source of energy. They will deliver.