Control Quotes
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
People cannot control every event, but may retain choices about how they respond and what support they seek. The line affirms dignity after adversity.
Key takeaway:
Preserve room for agency without blaming yourself for events outside your control.
Origin of the quote
Letter to My Daughter (2008), introductory letter.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe quotation appears in the book’s opening prose. Some later editions carry a 2009 publication date.
