Quote by Maya Angelou

Segregation shaped me; education liberated me.

Segregation shaped me; education liberated me.

Summary

This quote expresses the profound impact that both segregation and education had on the speaker's life. Segregation, which refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups, likely subjected the speaker to discrimination and limited opportunities. However, education played a transformative role in setting them free from such systemic oppression. It suggests that through access to knowledge, learning, and academic growth, the speaker found a path to liberation, allowing them to rise above the boundaries imposed by segregation and achieve their full potential.

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Education Learning Inspirational Race

By Maya Angelou

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