Famous quote by Maya Angelou

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Ive learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you
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"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"

- Maya Angelou

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This quote by Maya Angelou speaks to the power of feeling and how it can form our memories. It recommends that words and actions can be forgotten, however the sensations they evoke can remain with us for a long time. This is since feelings are powerful and can have a lasting influence on our lives. It is important to be mindful of how we make others feel, as it can have a long lasting effect on our relationships. We should strive to make others feel appreciated, valued, and appreciated. We need to likewise be aware of how our words and actions can make others feel, and take obligation for our actions. Eventually, this quote acts as a pointer that our words and actions can have a lasting impact on how others feel.

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Maya Angelou This quote is written / told by Maya Angelou somewhere between April 4, 1928 and today. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 53 other quotes.

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