Inspirational Quotes
I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life’.
"I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life’."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
Earning an income differs from building a meaningful way of living. The distinction asks whether work and daily choices support a life a person values.
Key takeaway:
Consider what your work makes possible beyond income alone.
Origin of the quote
Part of a widely circulated I Have Learned list credited to Angelou.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe later list does not identify an original Angelou publication or recording for this sentence. Its exact attribution remains unverified.
