Who said “At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable…”?

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Maya Angelou. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)

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“At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.”
VerifiedI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) · evidenceResignation

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Angelou, M. (n.d.). At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35751-at-fifteen-life-had-taught-me-undeniably-that/

MLA

Angelou, Maya. “At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35751-at-fifteen-life-had-taught-me-undeniably-that/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Angelou, Maya. “At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35751-at-fifteen-life-had-taught-me-undeniably-that/.