Maya Angelou Quote - Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.
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Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.

"Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives."
— Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote

The saying joins resilience with tenderness, humour, and a long life. It encourages strength that does not require becoming emotionally closed.

Key takeaway: Value tenderness and enjoyment alongside strength.

Origin of the quote

Commonly attributed to Angelou in later features and educational materials.

Who actually said this?

Commonly attributed

Related tender-and-tough prose is traceable, but the exact posted sentence was not tied to an original occasion. The secondary repetitions do not establish its origin.

Attributed author: Unknown; attributed to Maya Angelou

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