What is one central idea of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?

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There is no sense dreaming about the future when you are unhappy.

There is no sense dreaming about the future when you are unhappy.

Marguerite did well when her mother sent her to live with her grandmother.

Marguerite did well when her mother sent her to live with her grandmother.

People without much education can be as wise as well-educated people.

People without much education can be as wise as well-educated people.

The author grew up to become a success in several fields.

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One central idea of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is that people without much education can be as wise as well-educated people. Throughout the memoir, Maya Angelou highlights the resilience and wisdom found in her experiences and those of the people around her, demonstrating that life experiences can provide profound insights and knowledge, regardless of formal education.