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The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

A Quote By Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

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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.
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Maya Angelou contrasts ambition for material success with the wisdom of connecting and impacting others on a deeper emotional level. She suggests that genuine and meaningful connections with others hold more value and wisdom than mere external achievements.

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