Maya Angelou: "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be def..."

Why This Quote Matters

This one zeroes in on encounter. It is the kind of line that sounds simple until you slow down and read it twice. The second read is usually where it starts to mean something.

The best use of a quote like this is not to think about it for a long time. It is to carry it into whatever comes next.

Words like these do their best work when you stop rushing and let them sit for a minute.