Quotes of the Day

Maya Angelou speaks during the 9th Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon at the Westin Charlotte Hotel, Saturday, June 25, 2011, in uptown Charlotte, N.C.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011

Open quoteThe quote makes Dr. Martin Luther King look like an arrogant twit. He was anything but that. He was far too profound a man for that four-letter word to apply.Close quote

  • MAYA ANGELOU,
  • criticizing the designers of the new MLK memorial in Washington, D.C. For paraphrasing one of Dr. Kingss famous quotes on his statue to read, I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness
Photo: Maureen A. Coyle / Charlotte Observer / AP | Source: Slate