We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike. —Maya Angelou
“We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike.”

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

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Erika from New Jersey MAY 29, 2017
I agree
Anonymous APRIL 23, 2017
This should be say. To everyone who great person badly
Alda from Australia AUGUST 12, 2016
Love it!!
carol from az FEBRUARY 22, 2016
I agree with Ms. Angelou

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