“A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings be…” — Who Said It? Misattributed to Maya Angelou

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Misattributed to Maya Angelou

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

Behind the line

Our interpretation.

The bird suggests that expression can have value without providing an answer. Having something to express is reason enough.

Context reviewed 29 September 2026