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Quote By Maya Angelou
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Acclaimed Poet, Memoirist, and Civil Rights Activist.
Maya Angelou was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Best known for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," she overcame adversity to become a voice for African Americans and women worldwide.
Explanation Of The Quote
Maya Angelou uses the metaphor of a butterfly to illustrate the transformative journey and growth required to achieve beauty and success. She suggests that we often overlook or underestimate the effort and changes behind outward beauty and success.
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