Confidence Quotes
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.
"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
Greater understanding can support improved behavior without pretending earlier knowledge was complete.
Key takeaway:
Apply what you have learned to your next choice.
Origin of the quote
A popular first-person Angelou attribution.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedRelated advice about knowing better and doing better is associated with Angelou, but this exact two-sentence form lacks a checked original occasion.
