You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome. – Quote Cookie

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

- Maya Angelou

Random Fact

Maya Angelou was fluent in several languages, including French, Spanish, Italian, and West African Fanti.

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