Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Maya Angelou Maya Angelou born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several … More Quotable Inspiration from Maya Angelou