Carolina QuotesAt fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.
Maya Angelou Connected to the Carolinas
Source
p. 212.
- work
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)
- year
- 1969
- locator
- p. 212
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