“When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.”
Maya Angelou (1928–2014) American author and poet
“When someone shows you their true colors, believe them.”
Source: Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business
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American singer-songwriter and actress 1946Related quotes
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