Oprah Winfrey Quotes

Back then, a few doilies and napkins were all that a lot of women had. In the little house where I grew up, the pillowcases my grandmother embroidered were the only things of beauty.

New York traffic can drive you crazy.

To be mundane and poor is the curse of life!

For me to live in a world that is not inclusive of other people who are not Christian would be the opposite of Christianity.

The only way to end war is communication between people.

When you're passionate about your work, it feels like you would do it even if no one were paying you.

I try to live in the moment and let that moment carry me to the next great place.

I would like to thank the people who've brought me those dark moments, when I felt most wounded, betrayed. You have been my greatest teachers.

You can have it all. Just not all at once.

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.

We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the mext moment

Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.

In the mist of Difficulty lies Opportunity.

Everyone wants 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.

True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for that experience.

Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem.

What I find powerful is a person withthe confidence to be her own self.

She will always be the rainbow in my clouds.

Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and there discovered was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.

Gratitude can transform any situation. It alters your vibration moving you from negative energy to positive

The enjoyment comes from knowing the receiver understands the spirit of the gift.

There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.

When I look at the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes!

As long as other people's opinions matter more than your own, you're owned by them. You're not even free.

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

One of the greatest gifts you can give isyour undivided attention.

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another step-pingstone to greatness.

You cannot hate other people without hating yourself.

Keep a grateful journal. Every night list five things that you are grateful for. What it will begin to do is change your perspective of your day and your life.

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.

When I look at the future it's so bright it burns my eyes.

It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are-not necessarily a religious feeling but deep down the spirit within-that you can begin to take control.

God can dream a bigger dream for you than you can dream for yourself and your role on Earth is to attach yourself to that divine force and let yourself be released to it.

When I look to the future it's so bright it burns my eyes.

Being human means you will make mistakes. And you will make mistakes, because failure is God's way of moving you in another direction.

Every stumble is not a fall, and every fall does not mean failure.

The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.

I think people who have good parents come into the world with a strength, yes, and an advantage.

With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.

Whatever has happened to you in your past has no power over this present moment, because life is now.

I know that inner wisdom is more precious than wealth. The more you spend it, the more you gain.

You alone are enough.