Dorothy L. SayersHow can I find the words? Poets have taken them all and left me with nothing to say or do"" Except to teach me for the first time what they meant.
About This Quote
How can I find the words? is the title of a poem written by Maya Angelou. This poem captures the essence of how we learn from our experiences and how our experiences teach us what we need to do to become better people. The poem speaks of how we can not express our experiences and feelings in words or actions, which is why we must teach ourselves by experiencing things, and then teach others by showing them too. This phrase is often used to describe someone who becomes inspired and motivated by experiencing and learning from his or her own life.
Source: Busmans Honeymoon
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