And so I pray I am today as honestwith myself, with life all around me and below and above me, with all who I encounter.

About This Quote

The message that Maya Angelou is sharing in this quote is that she must be honest with herself, with life all around her and below and above her. If she wants to be a better person, she should strive to be more honest. In order for someone to be a better person, they must learn from their mistakes and try to make amends for any wrong behaviors. For example, if someone makes a mistake at work, they must not make the same mistake again next time.

If you make a mistake at school, you should try to not repeat that mistake at work or in class. It’s a matter of being more open-minded and having a certain level of respect for others.

Source: Winter Poems Along The Rio Grande

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