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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Gandharv Walia

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on kindness, sincerity, warmth and authenticity

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou : “If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.” The saying focuses on how people treat those who are closest to them. It asks readers to think about whether they give their best behaviour to family and friends or reserve it for people outside their homes. Maya Angelou connects a smile with kindness, warmth and emotional energy. The message is that when a person has limited energy, they should not ignore the people who matter most. The quote also raises a question about sincerity. A person may be polite to strangers but tired, cold or impatient with family members. Angelou’s words ask people to look at that difference.

The message behind Angelou’s words

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