Quotation by

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

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

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