115 Quotes & Sayings By Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She has a BA degree from Tennessee State University and a master's degree from Spelman College. In 1986, she started her career as a television reporter. Two years later, she became the first black woman to host a talk show Read more

In 1988 Oprah launched her own magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, which was distributed nationwide. In 1990, she began hosting her own talk show called The Oprah Winfrey Show. The show became the highest-rated program in daytime television history and one of the most watched shows in America.

In 1997, Oprah's book "The Oprah Winfrey Show Book Club" was published. That year she also received a Golden Globe award for her work as an actress and producer in the film "Beloved." The next year, she received another Golden Globe award for her role as a producer of "Beloved." In 1999, Oprah signed an exclusive deal with Harpo to become the CEO of OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. She continued to host her talk show until May 2011 when it ended due to poor ratings.

In 2012, Oprah launched a daytime talk show called "Oprah's Next Chapter" that is broadcast weekdays at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m..

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I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear. Oprah Winfrey
You can have it all. Just not all at once.
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You can have it all. Just not all at once. Oprah Winfrey
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having...
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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
The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live...
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The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. Oprah Winfrey
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Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. Oprah Winfrey
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more...
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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey
We can't become what we need to be by remaining...
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We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Oprah Winfrey
Doing the best at this moment puts you in the...
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Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the mext moment Oprah Winfrey
Turn your wounds into wisdom.
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Turn your wounds into wisdom. Oprah Winfrey
I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if...
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I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it. Oprah Winfrey
Surround yourself only with people who are going to take...
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Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher. Oprah Winfrey
You get in life what you have the courage to...
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You get in life what you have the courage to ask for. Oprah Winfrey
Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in...
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Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others. Oprah Winfrey
In the mist of Difficulty lies Opportunity.
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In the mist of Difficulty lies Opportunity. Oprah Winfrey
You look at yourself and you accept yourself for who...
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You look at yourself and you accept yourself for who you are, and once you accept yourself for who you are you become a better person. Oprah Winfrey
Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a...
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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
All pain is the same.
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All pain is the same. Oprah Winfrey
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Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment. Oprah Winfrey
Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the...
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Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell Oprah Winfrey
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Every action, thought and feeling is motivated by an intention, and that intention is a cause that exists as one with an effect. If we participate in the cause, it is not possible for us not to participate in the effect. In this most profound way, we are held responsible for our every action, thought, and feeling which is to say, for our every intention…it is therefore, wise for us to become aware of the many intentions that inform our experience, to sort out which intentions produce which effects, and to choose our intentions according to the effects that we desire to produce. Oprah Winfrey
The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the...
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The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give. Oprah Winfrey
If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away....
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If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Oprah Winfrey
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the...
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A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. Oprah Winfrey
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You did the best you could, the best you knew how at the time." It was something like that. From Oprah on an Oprah show. Then I believe my quote above was from Maya Angelou on the Oprah show, not Oprah herself. I had heard it before but it was on Oprah's show again 1-7-09 and she said Maya had said it. Oprah Winfrey
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
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I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity. Oprah Winfrey
The greatest lesson of life is that you are responsible...
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The greatest lesson of life is that you are responsible for your life. Oprah Winfrey
Mr. Right is coming, but he's in Africa and he's...
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Mr. Right is coming, but he's in Africa and he's walking. Oprah Winfrey
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We should no longer allow a mother to be defined as "just a mom". It is on her back that great nations are built. We should no longer allow any woman's voice to be drowned out or disregarded. As we affirm other women, and as we teach our sons, husbands and friends to hold them in the highest regard, we honor both the mothers whose shoulders we've stood on and the daughters who will one day stand tall on ours. . Oprah Winfrey
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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
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You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world. Oprah Winfrey
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True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience. Oprah Winfrey
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Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different. Oprah Winfrey
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True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for that experience. Oprah Winfrey
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When I didn't have friends, I had books. Oprah Winfrey
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Difficulties come when you don't pay attention to life's whisper. Life always whispers to you first, but if you ignore the whisper, sooner or later you'll get a scream Oprah Winfrey
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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
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I am grateful for the blessings of wealth, but it hasn't changed who I am. My feet are still on the ground. I'm just wearing better shoes. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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I believe there's a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To answer the call. Oprah Winfrey
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Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem. Oprah Winfrey
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What I find powerful is a person withthe confidence to be her own self. Oprah Winfrey
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I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process. Oprah Winfrey
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I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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Follow your feelings. If it feels right, move forward. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. Oprah Winfrey
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Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not. Oprah Winfrey
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Eating more consciously now feels like a way of being. I actually think about how my food got to my plate. Oprah Winfrey
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Say "Thank You" because your faith is so strong that you don't doubt that what ever the problem, you'll get through it. You're saying thank-you because you know that even in the eye of the storm, God has put a rainbow in the clouds. Oprah Winfrey
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Gratitude can transform any situation. It alters your vibration moving you from negative energy to positive Oprah Winfrey
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The enjoyment comes from knowing the receiver understands the spirit of the gift. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey
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When the universe compels me toward the best path to take, it never leaves me with "maybe, " "should I, " or even "perhaps." I always know for sure when it's telling me to proceed - because everything inside me rises up to reverberate "YES! Oprah Winfrey
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When I look at the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes! Oprah Winfrey
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I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself. Oprah Winfrey
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There is a sacred calling on your life, and the question is: Will you spend your life flittering and fluttering about or take the time and really heed that call and create your own path to your highest good?.. You cannot let other people define your life for you. You are the author of your own life.. Real power is when you are doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing, the best it can be done. Authentic power. There's a surge, there's a kind of energy field that says, "I'm in my groove, I'm in my groove." And nobody has to tell you, "You go, girl, " because you know you're already gone. Oprah Winfrey
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As long as other people's opinions matter more than your own, you're owned by them. You're not even free. Oprah Winfrey
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I believe luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you hadn’t been prepared when the opportunity came along, you wouldn’t have been lucky. Oprah Winfrey
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Know this for sure: When you get the chance, go for it. Oprah Winfrey
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Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Oprah Winfrey
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Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance. Oprah Winfrey
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I have a special pair of poop shoes under my desk. Whenever I need to drop a deuce, I slip them on and scurry to the restroom, and no one ever knows it's me. Like, if I'm wearing Louboutins that day, and my producer sees Earth shoes in the stall....well, you get the idea. It was truly a lightbulb moment when that came to me. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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Improving your life doesn’t have to be about changing everything — it’s about making changes that count. Oprah Winfrey
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One of the greatest gifts you can give isyour undivided attention. Oprah Winfrey
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Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another step-pingstone to greatness. Oprah Winfrey
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Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. Oprah Winfrey
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You cannot hate other people without hating yourself. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey
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Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves. Oprah Winfrey
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Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself. Oprah Winfrey
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When I look at the future it's so bright it burns my eyes. Oprah Winfrey
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I have a lot of things to prove to myself. One is that I can live my life fearlessly. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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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
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When I look to the future it's so bright it burns my eyes. Oprah Winfrey
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The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. Oprah Winfrey
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The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. Oprah Winfrey
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Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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Every stumble is not a fall, and every fall does not mean failure. Oprah Winfrey
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If you're constantly pushing yourself higher, higher, the law of averages - not to mention the myth of Icarus - predicts that you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: There is no such thing as failure. Oprah Winfrey
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The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me. Oprah Winfrey
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I remember a specific moment, watching my grandmother hang the clothes on the line, and her saying to me, 'you are going to have to learn to do this, ' and me being in that space of awareness and knowing that my life would not be the same as my grandmother's life. Oprah Winfrey
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Where there is no struggle, there is no strength. Oprah Winfrey
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I think people who have good parents come into the world with a strength, yes, and an advantage. Oprah Winfrey
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With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health. Oprah Winfrey
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I don't think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good. Oprah Winfrey
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Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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Over the years, I've interviewed thousands of people, most of them women, and I would say that the root of every dysfunction I've ever encountered, every problem, has been some sense of a lacking of self-value or of self-worth. Oprah Winfrey
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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
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Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment. Oprah Winfrey
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Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. Oprah Winfrey
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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. Oprah Winfrey