By Aiyana Edmund | On February 22, 2018 | Updated November 2, 2025 | Comments (3)
Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014) was a multi-talented poet, civil rights activist, memoirist, and more. Here we present a compilation of Maya Angelou’s inspirational quotes that we would all do well to live by.
In the course of Angelou’s writing career, she published seven memoirs (starting with the classic I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, 1969), three books of essays, and several books of poetry.
She also wrote plays, screenplays, and television shows spanning more than fifty years, received dozens of awards, and collected more than thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou led a bold, inspiring life, and was a true trailblazer to be remembered and honored. Read More→
By Nava Atlas | On January 29, 2018 | Updated March 29, 2026 | Comments (0)
Best known for her literary works in genres of science fiction and fantasy, Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 – 2018) was described as “fiery” and with having “immense energy” by those who knew her. A passion for life, love, freedom, and mythology shines through in this collection of quotes by Ursula Le Guin.
Her mastery of the genres of the fantastic is said to have been influenced by her lifelong love of mythology, which in turn inspired her master’s degree in romance literature of the middle ages and Renaissance.
She instilled cultural exploration as a vital part of her work, with her characters vibrantly bursting from the page as scientists, anthropologists, diplomats and travelers.
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By Nava Atlas | On January 28, 2018 | Updated May 3, 2024 | Comments (2)
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 – 2018) stirred the imagination with her powerful novels and stories. Though known primarily as a masterful and influential writer of science fiction and fantasy, she wrote across many genres. The imaginary worlds she created were commentaries on our own, with the complexities of human nature.
She also spoke eloquently about the art and craft of writing, and considered storytelling as a cornerstone of human experience. Following are some favorite quotes by Ursula K.Le Guin on writing, reading, and storytelling in her inimitable, compelling voice. Read More→
By Aiyana Edmund | On January 26, 2018 | Updated November 7, 2025 | Comments (0)
Astrid Lindgren (1907– 2002) was a beloved Swedish public figure, author, and screenplay writer. Best known for her children’s book series, Pippi Longstocking, Lindgren was the recipient of many honors and awards for her support and role in fighting for children’s and animal rights.
She is the eighteenth most translated author, and even has a minor planet named after her that was discovered in 1978. Here is a sampling of quotes by Astrid Lindgren, the inspiring creator of Pippi and other unforgettable characters.
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By Taylor Jasmine | On December 25, 2017 | Updated April 21, 2026 | Comments (6)
Jane Eyre is considered a classic of English literature and the masterwork of Charlotte Brontë. The selected quotes from Jane Eyre that follow speak to the author’s sensibilities and strong opinions about the lot of women in an unforgiving world.
Jane Eyre was published in October, 1847 under Charlotte’s pen name, Currer Bell. The novel was unusual for its time, as an exploration of the inner world of a female narrator.
The story touches on several themes — Jane’s desire for a sense of belonging after having grown up orphaned; romantic love (in her case for the inscrutable Mr. Rochester, who employed her as a governess for his ward); and the quest for independence and personal identity. Read More→
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