“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” — Maya Angelou · Letter to My Daughter, 2008
“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou · widely attributed
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou · Letter to My Daughter, 2008
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou · I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1969
“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 · widely attributed
“The moment you think about giving up, think of the reason why you held on so long.” — Cristiano Ronaldo