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“All information belongs to everybody all the time. It should be available. It should be accessible to the child, to the woman, to the man, to the old person, to the semiliterate, to the presidents of universities, to everyone. It should be open.” quote by Maya Angelou
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“All information belongs to everybody all the time. It should be available. It should be accessible to the child, to the woman, to the man, to the old person, to the semiliterate, to the presidents of universities, to everyone. It should be open.”

Maya Angelou

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Knowledge should be universally accessible, regardless of age, gender, literacy, or status.

In simple terms: Information belongs to everyone always

Key Takeaway

Promote open access for all.

Themes

equality access education inclusion empowerment

Mood

hopeful determined inspirational

Type

advocacy philosophical

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • public libraries
  • online platforms
  • policy making
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

public domain digital rights social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure equitable access to information?
  • What barriers exist for marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective

Resource constraints may limit universal access.

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