“As long as other people's opinions matter more than your own, you're owned by them. You're not even free.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“After the hundreds of stories I’ve heard of atrocities around the globe, I know that if you’re a woman born in the United States, you’re one of the luckiest women in the world. Take your good fortune and lift your life to its highest calling. Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“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
“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“One of the greatest gifts you can give is
your undivided attention.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“If you're going to binge, literature is definitely the way to do it.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Forgiveness is.... giving up the hope that you can change the past.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“When you know something, really know something, it tends to stand the test of time.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Because this I know for sure: Who you're meant to be evolves from where you are right now. So learning to appreciate your lessons, mistakes, and setbacks as stepping-stones to the future is a clear sign you're moving in the right direction.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Here's the gift of gratitude: In order to feel it, your ego has to take a backseat. What shows up in its place is greater compassion and understanding. Instead of being frustrated, you choose appreciation. And the more grateful you become , the more you have to be grateful for.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“What I know for sure is that every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and step out and dance—to live free of regret and filled with as much joy, fun, and laughter as you can stand. 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
