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Phenomenal woman Quote by Maya Angelou

“Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal…” quote by Maya Angelou
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““Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say, It's the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. Men themselves have wondered What they see in me. They try so much But they can't touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them They say they still can't see. I say, It's in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. Now you understand Just why my head's not bowed. I don't shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing It ought to make you proud. I say, It's in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care, 'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me.””

Maya Angelou

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou, 1978

The poem celebrates intrinsic confidence and the unique, unquantifiable qualities that make a woman powerful and admirable.

In simple terms: Confidence comes from inner qualities, not appearance.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your inner strength.

Themes

self‑esteem identity empowerment

Mood

proud assertive

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • leadership
  • personal branding
  • social interactions

Key Concepts

feminine power self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner qualities define your confidence?
  • How can you express them daily?
A Different Perspective

May overlook external validation but internal confidence remains essential.

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