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Oprah Winfrey Quotes

    “I looked for someone outside of myself to dream up and create what only I could. I eventually realized that no one else can see your big picture. Only you know the journey you’re on. Others can contribute, and you should definitely surround yourself with smart people who lift you higher and share in your vision. But the truth is, even with wise counsel, only you know what your next step should be. All my best decisions in life have come when I’ve tuned in to what felt like the best move for me.”

    Oprah Winfrey, via More Myself (Page 193)

      “When you’re doing what you love to do, you don’t get exhausted. You get exhausted from trying to fulfill everyone else’s ideas and ideals about who you should be. When you do that, you’re not being true to yourself.”

      Oprah Winfrey, via More Myself (Page 185)

        “Successful people identify their life’s core purpose and relentlessly follow that purpose to become the best representation of themselves that they can become.” ~ Oprah Winfrey, via Talk Like TED

          “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

            “We create stress for ourselves because you feel like you have to do it. You have to. I don’t feel that anymore.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

              “How do I define success? Let me tell you, money’s pretty nice. But having a lot of money does not automatically make you a successful person. What you want is money and meaning. You want your work to be meaningful, because meaning is what brings the real richness to your life.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                “Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart, and success will come to you.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                  “You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                    “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                      “What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people’s lives.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                        “What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                          “Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                            “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                              “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                                “The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                                  “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                                    “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

                                      “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” ~ Oprah Winfrey