"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
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About Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. Angelou's most famous work, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' (1969), brought her international acclaim and became a bestseller. Throughout her life, she was a prominent voice in the civil rights movement, working alongside leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
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