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Maya Angelou

My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.

Maya Angelou

Hope

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Maya Angelou expresses a desire to balance joy and sorrow while completing her tasks, showing that both emotions are part of life and work. She also emphasizes the importance of both giving love and being brave enough to receive it from others.

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