L.J. Smith vs. Maya Angelou
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
L.J. Smith
1965 – present
L. J. Smith is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for series such as The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, and Night World. Her books focus on supernatural romance and themes appealing to teen readers.
"I told you. You don't love someone because of their looks or their clothes or their car. You love them because they sing a song only your heart can understand."
Maya Angelou
1928 – 2014
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
"I am convinced that most people do not grow up...We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry ac…"