Maya Angelou

Principles are our summary of their public statements.

• Write for Commercial Success

  Wealth

  She openly acknowledges that writing is a profession intended to generate income, aligning herself with classical writers who wrote for money.

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• Believe Initial Character Demonstrations

  Leadership

  When someone reveals their true character through their actions, accept that reality immediately rather than waiting for repeated evidence.

  Supporting quotes

  • “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.”

    “When people show you who they are, believe them, the first time. Not the 29th time!”

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

• Private Ruthlessness vs Public Support

  Leadership

  Hold peers to high standards of preparation in private, but maintain a supportive stance in public struggles.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

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• Disrupt with Intention

  Strategy

  Challenging the existing system is necessary, but it must be backed by serious consideration and the ability to stand by your claims.

  Supporting quotes

  • “I still feel you should rock the boat. And if you're not in it, you should turn it over. But not unthinkingly. Protest without serious consideration is dangerous.”

  2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.