Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. —Maya Angelou
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

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

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dexter from USA, chcigo MAY 10, 2021
my mom like the saying, she is a fan of Maya Angelou.
Dick.Taylor from 4745 Circle S Se APRIL 11, 2020
The most important value of life is the happiness of the soul, not anything outside of it.
Anonymous JANUARY 24, 2019
I first saw this as a new teacher at Mt. Vernon High School. I don't teach there anymore but I live by it everyday now.
Thatile from 0912 ramotse JULY 27, 2017
Great motivation
Debra Harris from West Memphis, AR JULY 7, 2017
Sweet & Simpl, Something Everyone Needs to Consider at One Point in their Lives.
Gazala Fernandez from Aurangabad JULY 6, 2017
Better than the Best
nevaeh from birmingham,al JANUARY 30, 2017
this makes so much sense
Macey Gadd from PNG OCTOBER 20, 2016
Exactly! I'm bless with the message.
Sherry Powell from HUNTINGTON, WV. JULY 13, 2016
Simple yet powerful message. This applies to us all.
Mark from Chesterfield, VA JUNE 6, 2016
very uplifting
Diane from Bear, Delaware JUNE 2, 2016
This is great advice for EVERYONE!
Ceasar from N Y MAY 31, 2016
This ii true
Lydia from Hormigueros PR 00660 MAY 30, 2016
Always try again positive attitude
cecilia matig-a from Philippines MAY 30, 2016
Improving day after day. Don't be contented of what you are at present. Keep soaring !!
Bari MAY 30, 2016
Completely true and a way to live our lives from this moment forward.

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