The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas…

Maya Angelou
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The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed. ✨ Maya Angelou (2008). Letter to My Daughter, p.32, Random House
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