“I became so frustrated with visiting inner-city schools (in America) that I just stopped going. The sense that you need to learn just isn't there. If you ask the kids what they want or need, they will say an iPod or some sneakers. In South Africa, they don't ask for money or toys. They ask for uniforms so they can go to school.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."
―
Oprah Winfrey
“I plan to approach my future as one of great promise.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The essential question is not, "How busy are you?' but 'What are you busy at?' 'Are you doing what fulfills you?”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Improving your life doesn’t have to be about changing everything – it’s about making changes that count.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Follow your feelings. If it feels right, move forward. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“You can only be as happy as your saddest child.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“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
“Make the right decision even when nobody's looking and you will always turn out okay”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world.”
―
Oprah Winfrey