About yourself Quote by Maya Angelou
“My mother had said me, "All right, you've been raised, so don't let anybody else raise you. You know the difference between right and wrong. Do right. And remember - you can always come home." And she continued to liberate me until she died. On the night she died, I went to the hospital. I told my mom, "Let me tell you about yourself. You deserved a great daughter, and you got one. And you liberated me to be one. So if it's time for you to go, you may have done everything God brought you here to do."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal memoir excerpt, 1990s
A mother’s guidance teaches moral independence and the comfort of unconditional love, even after her death.
In simple terms: Mother’s advice on right, wrong, and home;
Key Takeaway
Honor her teachings and stay true to yourself.
Themes
family
morality
grief
legacy
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Coping with loss
- making moral choices
- seeking comfort
- reflecting on parental influence
Key Concepts
ethical autonomy
unconditional love
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal morality with parental teachings?
- What does “home” mean to you after loss?
A Different Perspective
The quote may idealize parental influence, overlooking complex family dynamics.
