I thought at the time that it was noble to bear the ills on… - Maya Angelou

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I thought at the time that it was noble to bear the ills one had silently. But not so silently that others didn't know one was bearing them.

Maya Angelou

Gather Together in My Name · May 12, 1997 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Maya Angelou (4 April, 1928 – 28 May, 2014), born Marguerite Annie Johnson, was an American poet, author, memoirist, actress, director, producer, writer, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist.

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Birth Name: Marguerite Annie Johnson

Alternative Names: Marguerite Johnson • Marguerite Ann Johnson • Marguerite Anne Johnson

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I thought at the time that it was noble to bear the ills one had silently. But not so silently that others didn't know one was bearing them. - Maya Angelou

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