TheRealQuotes

"The plague of racism is insidious, entering into our minds as smoothly and quietly and invisibly as floating airborne microbes enter into our bodies to find lifelong purchase in our bloodstreams."

―

Racial Prejudice

From

Poet

Added on

About Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and for her autobiographical writing. Her work and public voice made her one of the most influential literary figures of her generation.

Born:

Died:

View all quotes from Maya Angelou

"People who use their religion as a framework to kill people, simply , are not nice people. Yes, t..."
"If Jesus came back and saw what was going on in his name, he'd never stop throwing-up."
"Religion has everything on its side: revelation, prophecies, government protection, the highest d..."