The Powerful Lesson Maya Angelou Taught Oprah | Oprah's Lifeclass | Oprah Winfrey Network

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Published 2011-10-20
Oprah shares the powerful lesson author Maya Angelou, her friend and mentor, taught her many years ago. Find out why she says that Maya's words, "when you know better, you do better," are freeing for anyone who has ever made a mistake. For more on #lifeclass, visit bit.ly/1nPCfuF

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All Comments (21)
  • When I feel lost and weak within myself. Listening to Oprah truly helps to remind me how much potential I have to be great human being. She has such wisdom.
  • @kathleenlees
    ''You did in your 20's what you knew how to do, and when you knew better you did better. And you should not be judged for the person you were but for the person you were trying to be and the woman that you are now'' WOW!!! I've listened to that over and over again. So simple yet so powerful and true.
  • @JanetteBuhler
    "when you know better you do better". amen. and amen. 🙏❤💕
  • @vandaxo
    “When you know better, you do better” — sooo Simple yet powerful. God bless this woman! ❤️✊🏻
  • @ceochala
    Black girl striving! Thanks for reminding us that everything you every want is possible!
  • @redsummerwings
    I was thinking just about an hour ago all the foolish things I have done. And I was wondering if I would ever be forgiven. Then I saw this video listing and I had a strong urge to watch this before going to bed. It's like God just spoke to me. What a beautiful and freeing message! Now that I know better, I shall strive to do better. Isn't that what repentance means? God bless these 2 women 💕😊
  • @davidy87
    "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou.
  • @5339ecci
    For me today at 61 those words are still so very powerful..."when you know better...DO BETTER!!!.Peace and Blessings
  • @narcesnchz4842
    I feel her her when she said "books where my escape into beyond my front door".....
  • @jackmoreno4737
    I needed to hear this at this moment. “When you know better, you do better.”
  • @neske510
    When you know better, you do better
  • Thank you Oprah.you have enlightened my world for 20yrs. With your intelligence,empathy and sharing of yourself to the universe....thank you.grateful
  • @ytnoni01
    Mother Maya Angelou was also a Mother/Mentor to me growing up.  I have told so many ppl "When you know better you do better". She is pure energy now and I still feel her words. Her life and words still comforts me to this day )0(
  • @DaisysmileAu
    Learning life’s lessons. Learning to be more humble, authentic, and focused on looking for the best in every situation. I would love 💕 to chill with Oprah and share stories. What an honour.
  • @rajsingh2125
    I'm leaving my mid 20s...... this is wonderful ! .... I would still like to be with someone and have a family but to let go of guilt is such a freeing experience. Whether your 80 60 40 or 20, it's a great feeling
  • @101enri
    Tears comes when I hear stories like this. When you did something, it was because that's was all you knew
  • @xchadx123112
    I remember the very first time I heard Oprah share that story and phrase on her talk show many years ago. When I heard it, something clicked inside me...it was like a "Eureka!!" moment for me.