273 quotes
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"You become what you believe."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"No matter how far away from yourself you may have strayed, there is always a path back. You already know who you are and how to fulfill your destiny."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"Every day brings you a chance to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody."
- Oprah Winfrey
Forgiveness
"True forgiveness is when you can say, ‘Thank you for that experience.'"
- Oprah Winfrey
Forgiveness
"Turn your wounds into wisdom."
- Oprah Winfrey
Resilience
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Love
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude"
- Oprah Winfrey
Change
"We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"Convierte tus heridas en sabiduría."
- Oprah Winfrey
Healing
"Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand."
- Oprah Winfrey
Adaptation
"Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power."
- Oprah Winfrey
Facing Fears
""There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
""You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"If you can survive 11 days in cramped quarters with a friend and come out laughing, your friendship is the real deal."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"The chance to love and be loved exists no matter where you are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Love
"I often feel that when someone passes, you now have an angel you can call by name."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
"Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"In the mirror, we can see our flaws, but we must also learn to embrace our unique beauty."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem
"I choose to rise up out of that storm and see that in moments of desperation, fear and helplessness, each of us can be a rainbow of hope, doing what we can to extend ourselves in kindness and grace to one another. And I know for sure that there is no them – there’s only us."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life."
- Oprah Winfrey
Service
""I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an ongoing process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Service
""It’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Compassion
""Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief
"Sometimes you find out what you are supposed to be doing by doing the things you are not supposed to do."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction."
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Ambition
"If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart and success will come to you."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom."
- Oprah Winfrey
Education
"So, I say to you, forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart and success will come to you."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"No matter where you are on your journey, this is exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"Relax. It’s going to be OK, girl!"
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"You can start new chapters in your life because it’s your life, your book."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"And how do you know when you’re doing something right? How do you know that? It feels so. What I know now is that feelings are really your GPS system for life. When you’re supposed to do something or not supposed to do something, your emotional guidance system lets you know. The trick is to learn to check your ego at the door and start checking your gut instead."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"It is not failure if you enjoyed the process."
- Oprah Winfrey
Contentment
"You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand."
- Oprah Winfrey
Adversity
"You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script."
- Oprah Winfrey
Independence
"I don’t believe in failure. It’s not failure if you enjoyed the process."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"You can either waltz boldly onto the stage of life and live the way you know your spirit is nudging you to, or you can sit quietly by the wall, receding into the shadows of fear and self doubt."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Adaptation
"May your mistakes be stepping stones to success, for they hold valuable lessons."
- Oprah Winfrey
Learning from Mistakes
"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength."
- Oprah Winfrey
Strength
"Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations
"Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"To move forward, you have to give back."
- Oprah Winfrey
Service
"When you wake up in the morning looking for the light, the light will come."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother."
- Oprah Winfrey
Love
"Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."
- Oprah Winfrey
Change
"Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher."
- Oprah Winfrey
Connection to Earth
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"Great communication begins with connection."
- Oprah Winfrey
Teamwork
"Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"“No matter where you are on your journey, that’s exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I’m especially proud, and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"I’ve interviewed and portrayed people who’ve withstood some of the ugliest things life can throw at you, but the one quality all of them seem to share is an ability to maintain hope for a brighter morning, even during our darkest nights."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"Life is about finding yourself, embracing your strengths and weaknesses, and being true to who you are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Luck is preparation meeting opportunity."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"The big secret in life is that there is no secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"Failure isn’t the end of the road. It’s a big red flag saying to you ‘Wrong way. Turn around.'"
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
"The choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"She is the mother I never had, she is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves. I don’t know a better person."
- Oprah Winfrey
Love
"What I know for sure is that every sunrise is like a new page, a chance to right ourselves and receive each day in all its glory. Each day is a wonder."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer."
- Oprah Winfrey
Learning from Mistakes
"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have you will never, ever have enough."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for the experience.'"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"If you’re blessed enough to grow older, which is how I look at aging, there’s so much wisdom to be gained from people who are celebrating the process with vibrancy and vigor and grace."
- Oprah Winfrey
Wisdom
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning."
- Oprah Winfrey
Goals
"The reason I’ve been able to be so financially successful is my focus has never, ever for one minute been money."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"I was once afraid of people saying, ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now, I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who I am.'"
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations
"You will find true success and happiness if you have only one goal. There really is only one, and that is this: To fulfill the highest, most truthful expression of yourself as a human being."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"I’ve learned to rely on the strength I inherited from all those who came before me — the grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and brothers who were tested with unimaginable hardships and still survived."
- Oprah Winfrey
Strength
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Connection to Earth
"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts — good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don’t hurt."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"You don’t overcome challenges by avoiding them. You overcome them by confronting them."
- Oprah Winfrey
Adversity
"You are not here to shrink down to less but to blossom into more."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-care
"Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe."
- Oprah Winfrey
Vision
"You can either waltz boldly onto the stage of life and live the way you know your spirit is nudging you to, or you can sit quietly by the wall, receding into the shadows of fear and self-doubt."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"Do the one thing you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never truly tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now, I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance."
- Oprah Winfrey
Joy
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but you want someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
- Oprah Winfrey
Teamwork
"As the Sun peaks over the mountain, it's a new day on our miraculous planet. Reason alone for celebration."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."
- Oprah Winfrey
Mindfulness
"You can have it all. Just not all at once."
- Oprah Winfrey
Balance
"No matter where you are on your journey, that’s exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once."
- Oprah Winfrey
Balance
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Goals
"The worst thing that we can do as women is not stand up for each other, and this is something we can practice every day, no matter where we are and what we may believe, it is both possible and, more importantly, it becomes powerful to come together in common purpose and common effort."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"The best gift anyone can give, I believe, is the gift of sharing themselves."
- Oprah Winfrey
Compassion
""You become what you believe.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
""Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Ambition
"Don't worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Your morning sets the tone for the day, so find some way to express gratitude, to set the right tone."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice."
- Oprah Winfrey
Creativity
"Cheers to a new month and another chance for us to get it right."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"What did you learn? is always the first and best question."
- Oprah Winfrey
Reflection
"What did you learn? is always first and best question."
- Oprah Winfrey
Learning
"Being human means you will make mistakes. And you will make mistakes, because failure is God’s way of moving you in another direction."
- Oprah Winfrey
Faith
"What God intended for you goes far beyond anything you can imagine."
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations
"It’s important that we establish that we are a country that has open arms and not closed borders for people. It’s important because we let people know why America is what it is. It’s about an ideal, and that ideal is freedom for everybody."
- Oprah Winfrey
Compassion
"Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen."
- Oprah Winfrey
Creativity
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not."
- Oprah Winfrey
Integrity
"Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes and dance."
- Oprah Winfrey
Joy
"Running is the greatest metaphor for life because you get out of it what you put into it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Philosophy
"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Philosophy
"Our goal must be decency and respect for every human we encounter."
- Oprah Winfrey
Compassion
"Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"Know what sparks the light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world."
- Oprah Winfrey
Inspiration
"A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
""Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
""Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"When you give up on life, never give up on yourself, because there is so much for you to keep on giving!"
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"I always give myself Sundays as a spiritual base of renewal—a day when I do absolutely nothing. I sit in my jammies or take a walk, and I allow myself time to BE—capital B-E—with myself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Breath. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."
- Oprah Winfrey
Mindfulness
"You can either see yourself as a wave in the ocean or you can see yourself as the ocean."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"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"
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"I was once afraid of people saying, ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now, I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who I am.'”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Bravery
"“It’s important that we establish that we are a country that has open arms and not closed borders for people. It’s important because we let people know why America is what it is. It’s about an ideal, and that ideal is freedom for everybody.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief
"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity."
- Oprah Winfrey
Wisdom
"Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create."
- Oprah Winfrey
Transformation
"The great courageous act that we must all do is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-confidence
""What will your essential service be?""
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations
"True forgiveness is when you can say, ‘Thank you for that experience.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Forgiveness
"The future of life as we know it is being determined by everything we’re doing — and not doing. Now."
- Oprah Winfrey
Responsibility
"Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Strength
"On my own I will just create, and if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, I’ll create something else. I don’t have any limitations on what I think I could do or be."
- Oprah Winfrey
Creativity
"Energy is the currency of the universe. You get what you give."
- Oprah Winfrey
Positivity
"All the money in the world doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t have time to enjoy it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Balance
"Family is where life begins and love never ends."
- Oprah Winfrey
Love
"The family you choose can sometimes be closer than the one you're born into."
- Oprah Winfrey
Family
"True forgiveness is when you can say 'Thank you for that experience'."
- Oprah Winfrey
Forgiveness
"Angels remind us that we have the power to rise above our circumstances and create a better future."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"If you want to feel good, you have to go out and do some good."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for that experience.'"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power"
- Oprah Winfrey
Facing Fears
"Effective communication is about understanding and being understood."
- Oprah Winfrey
Awareness
"The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"Look inward—the loving begins with you."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"When you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Connection to Earth
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
"If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests itself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Wisdom
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Perseverance
"Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe."
- Oprah Winfrey
Vision
"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts – good relationships feel good. They feel right."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"Nothing happens until you decide. Make a decision and watch your life move forward."
- Oprah Winfrey
Choice
"There is no doing in the world without being first. For me being, your presence, your connection to yourself, and that which is greater than yourself is far more important than what you do, but is also the thing that fuels what you do."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
"What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have."
- Oprah Winfrey
Integrity
"I live by the third law of motion in physics, which is for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I know what I’m thinking, and therefore going to act on, is going to come back to me in a circular motion. Just like gravity, what goes up must come down. What propels the action is the intention. I don’t do anything without being fully clear about why I intend to do it. Because the intention is going to determine the reaction, the result, or the consequence in every circumstance."
- Oprah Winfrey
Awareness
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change their future by merely changing their attitude."
- Oprah Winfrey
Change
"With each birthday, you get to decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hours."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"Every choice gives you a chance to pave your own road. Keep moving. Full speed ahead."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Books allowed me to see a world beyond the front porch of my grandmother’s shotgun house…[and] the power to see possibilities beyond what was allowed at the time."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"When you give up on life, never give up on yourself because there is so much for you to keep on giving!"
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Every year should teach you something valuable; whether you get the lesson is up to you. Every year brings you closer to expressing your whole and healed self."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"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"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"You define your own life. Don’t let other people or your circumstances write your script."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empathy
"To become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is…I know for sure that few callings are more honorable."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
""Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"You are a masterpiece. You are hand-painted by God. No one can duplicate your greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem
"In February, let gratitude be the compass that guides us towards greater abundance and contentment."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier."
- Oprah Winfrey
Leadership
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Every sunrise is like a new page, a chance to right ourselves and receive each day in all its glory. Each day is a wonder."
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"Hope is the thing that holds you to the belief that there is a better place, a better time, and a better future."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"Know what sparks the light in you. Then, use that light to illuminate the world."
- Oprah Winfrey
Inspiration
"I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your dreams"
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"You need an attitude of 'survive.' You're not just serving yourself. You help others to grow up, and you grow with them."
- Oprah Winfrey
Service
"I’ve learned to rely on the strength I inherited from all those who came before me—the grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and brothers who were tested with unimaginable hardships and still survived."
- Oprah Winfrey
Strength
"When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem
""When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem
"What we dwell on is who we become."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"Keeping a journal will absolutely change your life in ways you’ve never imagined."
- Oprah Winfrey
Transformation
"Learn from every mistake, because every experience, particularly your mistakes, are there to teach you and force you into being more of who you are."
- Oprah Winfrey
Learning from Mistakes
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
"Surround yourself with people who will propel you forward."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief
"It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment
"I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I’ve become. If I had, I’d have done it a lot earlier."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"Don’t worry about being successful, but work toward being significant and the rest will naturally follow."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"You cannot have a meaningful life without having self-reflection."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"You cannot have a meaningful life without having spiritual self-reflection. Know who you are and why you are here. When you tap into that space, divine flow, that universal energy, you become untouchable in what you are called to do."
- Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
"Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not."
- Oprah Winfrey
Integrity
"When I look at the future, it’s so bright it burns my eyes."
- Oprah Winfrey
Optimism
""Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo. But you want someone who'll help you catch the bus.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"Every day brings new choices. Choose to be your best self today."
- Oprah Winfrey
Choice
"“It’s important because we let people know why America is what it is. It’s about an ideal and that ideal is freedom for everybody.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief
"If you don’t know what your passion is, realize that one reason for your existence on earth is to find it."
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations
"Every experience, good or bad, is a stepping stone to something greater."
- Oprah Winfrey
Growth
"Don't worry about being successful, but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow."
- Oprah Winfrey
Success
"Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant, and the success will naturally follow."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
"December is a time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and to embrace the opportunities of the coming one."
- Oprah Winfrey
Reflection
"Surround yourself only with people who are going to lift you higher."
- Oprah Winfrey
Relationships
"Keeping a journal will change your life in ways that you’d never imagine."
- Oprah Winfrey
Transformation
"For years I’ve been advocating the power and pleasure of being grateful. I kept a gratitude journal for a full decade without fail—and urged you all to do the same."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"Failure isn’t the end of the road. It’s a big red flag saying to you, ‘Wrong way. Turn around.’"
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
"We, as a culture, have not fully acknowledged how much help is needed. The only real shame is on us for not being willing to speak openly. For continuing to deny that mental health is related to our overall health. We need to start talking, and we need to start now."
- Oprah Winfrey
Awareness
"The best way to find out what you want in life is to try a lot of things."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"In order to be truly happy, you must pursue your dreams and goals."
- Oprah Winfrey
Happiness
"You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up everything you have."
- Oprah Winfrey
Ambition
"Your calling isn’t something that somebody can tell you about. It’s what you feel. It is the thing that gives you juice. The thing that you are supposed to do. And nobody can tell you what that is. You know it inside yourself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"Your real job in life is to figure out what it is you are called to do."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-awareness
"There is not greater gift you can receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
""Caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Compassion
"“Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"The path to success is paved with determination, resilience, and a willingness to learn from failures."
- Oprah Winfrey
Resilience
"On my own I will just create, and if it works, it works. And if it doesn’t, I’ll just create something else. I don’t have any limitations on what I think I could do or be."
- Oprah Winfrey
Creativity
""Failure isn’t the end of the road. It’s a big red flag saying to you, ‘Wrong way. Turn around.’""
- Oprah Winfrey
Failure
""Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Adaptation
""You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-confidence
"One of the hardest things in life to learn are which bridges to cross and which bridges to burn."
- Oprah Winfrey
Wisdom
"I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that’s how I operate my life."
- Oprah Winfrey
Achievement
"...I always give myself Sundays as a spiritual base of renewal—a day when I do absolutely nothing. I sit in my jammies or take a walk, and I allow myself time to BE—capital B-E—with myself."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-care
"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."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"Spread kindness like confetti, laugh like a child, and let your worries melt away into the weekend magic. Happy Saturday!"
- Oprah Winfrey
Joy
"Passion is the log that keeps the fire of purpose blazing."
- Oprah Winfrey
Motivation
""The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Ambition
"By taking care of myself, I have so much more to offer the world."
- Oprah Winfrey
Self-care
"“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Growth
""December is a time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and to embrace the opportunities of the coming one.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Reflection
""Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.""
- Oprah Winfrey
New Beginnings
"I love that Juneteenth is now an official federal holiday. A time to honor our past and those who’ve forged a path to our present."
- Oprah Winfrey
Reflection
"I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can’t live in a stock certificate. You can’t live in a mutual fund."
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.”"
- Oprah Winfrey
Family
""The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.""
- Oprah Winfrey
Belief in Self
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
- Oprah Winfrey
Growth
"and past so that we can live our dreams."
- Oprah Winfrey
Inspiration
"Integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not."
- Oprah Winfrey
Integrity
"Follow your passion; it will lead you to your purpose."
- Oprah Winfrey
Ambition
"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
Success
"The more that you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"I’ve interviewed and portrayed people who’ve withstood some of the ugliest things life can throw at you, but the one quality all of them seem to share is an ability to maintain hope for a brighter morning—even during our darkest nights."
- Oprah Winfrey
Hope
"You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world."
- Oprah Winfrey
Personal Growth
"Every great journey begins with taking a leap of faith."
- Oprah Winfrey
Courage
"What I know for sure is that you feel real JOY in direct proportion to how connected you are to living your truth."
- Oprah Winfrey
Joy
"As we look to the new year, hold on to what is good, let go of what isn’t, and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead."
- Oprah Winfrey
Aspirations