Famous Oprah Winfrey Quotations

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"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."
by Oprah Winfrey
"If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it."
by Oprah Winfrey
"[While not directly criticizing the relief effort, she said:] This makes me so mad. This should not have happened. ... I think we all -- this country owes these people an apology."
by Oprah Winfrey
"[Viewers get glimpses of Banks' personality on Model , although she admits that in the tense elimination scenes she's playing] a little bit of a character. ... She told me, 'People are going to feel like they know you because you're on TV every single day. This is a whole different life, so get ready for it.'"
by Oprah Winfrey
"All these years I've been feeling like I was growing into myself. Finally, I feel grown."
by Oprah Winfrey
"As you become more clear about who you really are, you'll be better able to decide what is best for you - the first time around."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Become the change you want to see - those are words I live by."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself What is my truest intention Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it's right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a different way to stand."
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"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."
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"changed the trajectory of my life and the lives of so many other people in the world."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you're going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Every time you suppress some part of yourself or allow others to play you small, you are in essence ignoring the owner's manual your creator gave you and destroying your design."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Every time you state what you want or believe, you're the first to hear it. It's a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don't put a ceiling on yourself."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Everything in your world is created by what you think."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Failure is defined by our reaction to it."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Gayle and I have said for years it's a shame other people couldn't be in on the conversation sometimes. It will be about what's going on in the world, and just us talking about it the way we talk about it, as girlfriends. . . . I think that Gayle and Oprah reality radio is going to be a huge hit."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I am furious at the allegations because it's just not true. It's not true and it's unfair."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I am where I am because of the bridges that I crossed. Sojourner Truth was a bridge. Harriet Tubman was a bridge. Ida B. Wells was a bridge. Madame C. J. Walker was a bridge. Fannie Lou Hamer was a bridge."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I believe that everyone is the keeper of a dream - and by tuning into one another's secret hopes, we can become better friends, better partners, better parents, and better lovers."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I believe that uncertainty is rally my spirit's way of whispering, I'm in flux. I can't decide for you. Something is off-balance here."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I believe that one of life's greatest risks is never daring to risk."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I do not know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I hope... to open the door to the possibilities for a world of people who have never been or even thought of going to a Broadway show."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we're not wise enough to see it."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I wanted to open the door and broaden the field, ... That allows me the opportunity to do what I like to do most, which is sit and talk to authors about their work. It's kind of hard to do that when they're dead."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I've learned that you can't have everything and do everything at the same time."
by Oprah Winfrey
"If you neglect to recharge a battery, it dies. And if you run full speed ahead without stopping for water, you lose momentum to finish the race."
by Oprah Winfrey
"If you look at what you have in life, You'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, You'll never have enough."
by Oprah Winfrey
"If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think."
by Oprah Winfrey
"If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to chage the way you think."
by Oprah Winfrey
"In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value? What is my worth? Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright."
by Oprah Winfrey
"In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value What is my worth Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn - which is what life is all about."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It was anarchy inside that building, ... gangs banded together and had more ammunition, at times, than the police."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It's a gut-wrenching memoir that is so raw and so real."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It's a combination of eating consciously, vigorous exercise and being comfortable in my body."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It's fulfilling being able to do this kind of television. And I believe continuing to have a voice and a platform to speak to the world is still the right thing to do."
by Oprah Winfrey
"It's kind of hard to do that when they're dead."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Living in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life's blessings."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
by Oprah Winfrey
"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you. Someone who, when the wedding day limo breaks down, is willing to share a seat on the bus."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The underlying message of redemption in James Frey's memoir still resonates with me and I know it resonates with millions of other people who have read this book and will continue to read this book."
by Oprah Winfrey
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
by Oprah Winfrey
"There is no feud. It's only peace and love."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping-stone to greatness."
by Oprah Winfrey
"This is part of the reason I was born, ... I will do other films, but nothing will come close to meaning what this has meant to me at this particular time."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Though I am grateful for the blessings of wealth, it hasn't changed who I am. My feet are still on the ground. I'm just wearing better shoes."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possiblity."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Use what you have to run toward your best - that's how I now live my life."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded or how much you have."
by Oprah Winfrey
"We are each responsible for our own life - no other person is or even can be."
by Oprah Winfrey
"We are working on the date ... but it's going to be right before the release of the record. It's in the second or first week of October."
by Oprah Winfrey
"We shall not be moved."
by Oprah Winfrey
"What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you."
by Oprah Winfrey
"What we're all striving for is authenticity, a spirit-to-spirit connection."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power."
by Oprah Winfrey
"With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice."
by Oprah Winfrey
"You are built not to shrink down to less but to blossom into more."
by Oprah Winfrey
"You can have it all. You just can't have it all at once."
by Oprah Winfrey
"You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another."
by Oprah Winfrey
"you don't know in my heart what I stand for."
by Oprah Winfrey
"on being sued by Amarillo cattle ranchers for saying: 'I'm stopped. I'll never eat another burger'."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear."
by Oprah Winfrey
"What God intended for you goes far beyond anything you can imagine."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Turn your wounds into wisdom."
by Oprah Winfrey
"I'm a woman in progress"
by Oprah Winfrey
"I am a woman in process. I'm just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull."
by Oprah Winfrey
"Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream."
by Oprah Winfrey


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