Air Quote by Maya Angelou
“But still, like air, I'll rise”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Still I Rise, 1978
Resilience allows one to ascend despite oppression.
In simple terms: Rise like air, unbreakable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inner strength.
Themes
resilience
freedom
empowerment
Mood
defiant
inspirational
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- overcoming adversity
- social movements
- personal growth
Key Concepts
social justice
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your rise?
- How can you lift others?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic barriers.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)