Quote by Maya Angelou

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has learned a valuable lesson about surrender in life. They believe that surrender can be just as honorable as resistance, particularly when one is left with no alternative or choice. It implies that sometimes, it is better to accept and yield to circumstances beyond our control gracefully rather than battling against them. It highlights the importance of adapting and finding dignity in surrendering when it becomes unavoidable.

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Life

By Maya Angelou

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