enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own
even if she never wants to or needs to
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
something perfect to wear if the employer
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a youth she's content to leave behind
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
one friend who always makes her laugh.. and one who lets her cry
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a feeling of control over her destiny
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
how to fall in love without losing herself
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
how to quit a job
break up with a lover
and confront a friend without
ruining the friendship
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
that she can't change the length of her calves
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
what she can and can't accomplish in a daya month...and a year
MAYA ANGELOU'S