The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness. —Maya Angelou
“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.”

Maya Angelou Poet, dancer, producer, playwright, director, author

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Good values to live by

Darren from Sacramento, California
November 25, 2017

I love this quote!

Sophie from Oregon
November 13, 2017

I’m lucky to have 4 great sisters!!!❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous
November 8, 2017

First passion. Than compassion. Lastly if all ducks are in order, or if ones house is clean enough ,, comes passion to be compassionate . That makes for a better world.

Sandor from L.A.
November 8, 2017

I love this one...saving it on my Pinterest board so I won't lose it

Evelyn from NV
November 8, 2017

Poet, Dancer, Producer, Playwright, Director, Author

Anonymous
November 3, 2015

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INTEGRITY
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UNITY
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GIVING
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BELIEVE
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GRATITUDE
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