Maya Angelou Quote Essay

Essay- Maya Angelou quote Everybody has at least one time in their life when they feel that something is unfair and therefore, should be changed. In order to produce that change, complaining, or arguing your point is necessary. I have had a personal experience when I needed to complain to make a change. History also proves that complaining is a useful tool in bringing about changes. In my freshman year of high school, I had a strict science teacher. She was also quite stubborn as well, as she was a perfectionist and believed that she barely makes any mistakes. One day, when I was checking my grades online, I noticed that there was a score of zero on one of my lab reports. Thinking that it was strange, I looked through all my lab reports and found none that had a mark of zero. I knew that I had to argue against the teacher and complain about the wrong grade that she put in. Afraid that she would chide me, I hesitantly went up to the teacher and explained that she accidently put in a wrong grade. At first, she denied of making such mistake. However, when I proved to her by showing her all of my nonzero-marked lab reports, she finally complied and changed my grade accordingly. By fighting for my unfair grade, I was able to get my average score up again by eight points. If I had not complained and stayed reticent, my grade would have fallen drastically and would have even made my parents disappointed. Events in history also proves that complaining has a useful purpose. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with great zeal in arguing against racial discrimination and fighting for equality. With his great fervor to fight for his unjustly treated people, he complained and stood up for his views. Through his powerful speeches and campaigns, he was able to garner much attention and followers. As a result of his diligence, continuous complaints and fights, King was able to make revolutionary changes in Black American history. If he had not complained against racial