"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." ~ Maya Angelou This book is a categorized collection of selected quotes by Maya Angelou, the prolific and successful poet best known for her series of seven autobiographies. In 1993, Angelou recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" (1993) at the first inauguration of Bill Clinton, making her the first poet to make an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy in 1961. Quotes categorized into wide variety of subjects A great quote collection to have at fingertips for daily reading, use in blog posts, stories, statuses, and as a treasure trove of words and ideas.    Also includes best lines from poems TIP: Highlight your favorites and return anytime you want. Use a pencil for paperback.