Maya Angelou Quotes
Only equals make friends, every other relationship is contrived and off balance.
Angelou, Maya. The Heart of a Woman. Random House, 1981.
One of the reasons that Alexander was able to conquer and control so much of the world at the time was his concept of decentralization of leadership, management, and delegation of authority. This was very unusual and not appreciated by other rulers, including his own parents. He also did not seek personal riches or creature comforts and did not spend much time lusting after women despite the fact that his mother frequently sent them to him.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.
