# I've learned that people will forget what you said... | Maya Angelou Quote

> Source: https://positivity.org/quotes/quote-maya-angelou-ive-learned-that-people-will

> I''ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

## What This Quote Means

Small acts of kindness create ripple effects that extend far beyond what we can see.

## About Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her powerful exploration of identity and resilience.

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) overcame childhood trauma and racial discrimination to become one of America''s most beloved poets and an icon of resilience.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Random acts

Perform one unexpected act of kindness today.

### Generous listening

Give someone your full, undivided attention.

### Self-compassion

Speak to yourself the way you would speak to someone you love.

## Reflection Questions

- When was the last time a small kindness made a big difference in my life?

- Am I as kind to myself as I am to others?

- What kindness can I offer to someone who might be struggling today?

## More Quotes by Maya Angelou

> There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

> If you don''t like something, change it. If you can''t change it, change your attitude.

> We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

> You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

> My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.