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July 3, 2009 in Inspiration, Views To Consider, Witness
“You are the only person who can forgive yourself. Once that forgiving has taken place, you can then console yourself with the knowledge that a diamond is the result of extreme pressure… The pressure can make you something quite precious, quite wonderful, quite beautiful and extremely hard.”
—Maya Angelou
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July 3, 2009 at 12:50 pm
poeticgrin
I often refer to Maya Angelou as my spiritual and poetic mother. I’ve never met her (though I’ve been in the same room with her a few times), but she was my introduction to poetry… my introduction to writing… my introduction to self-respect and self-worth. You could close your eyes and randomly select any number of her quotes and you’d end up with a good one every time. Thank you for sharing this one today. Stumbling across anything she has said or has written is like a grandmotherly hug to me.
July 3, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Karen Hopper
Oh the wisdom that Maya Angelou has to offer. I particularly love this quote. When you first read it, it seems painful – and then once you ponder, it takes on a different mood. Oh Helen, I want to withstand the pressure(s) that the Lord places in my life so that I can become a jewel worthy of His calling.
July 4, 2009 at 1:20 pm
helenl
Thanks for your comments.