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When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.
Maya Angelou
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"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."
— Maya Angelou

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When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. — Maya Angelou

About Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was a Poet from United States (1928–2014).

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Who said "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."?
This quote is attributed to Maya Angelou, a Poet from United States.
When did Maya Angelou live?
Maya Angelou lived from 1928 – 2014.