This Perfect Quote

The following quote by Maya Angelou describes my outlook on life perfectly.

“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.”

Beautifully said and that is exactly what I strive for. Living “life” is not just about existing, it means so much more and there are many moving parts needed to make it happen. The quote above encapsulates how life should be lived if you want to live it to the fullest. Ms. Angelou is famous for her powerful autobiographies, her thought-provoking poetry, and civil rights activism. However, she is best known for her 1969 memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” It tells the story of her difficult childhood up to age 17. One of her most famous quotes is this one.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

However, I love her outlook on life and it means don’t just survive but thrive, care deeply about what you do, show kindness and compassion to others, and laugh a lot AND if you can do all of that with some style, so much the better!

Daily writing prompt

What’s a quote that perfectly describes your outlook on life?

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