Oprah Winfrey Quotes, Status, and Thoughts

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The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance.

The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance.

I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.

I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.

Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.

I still want what I've always wanted ... to be the best person I can be.

I still want what I've always wanted ... to be the best person I can be.

The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.

The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.

So, that is my final lesson from the universe - you just do what you need to do, and stay on track.

So, that is my final lesson from the universe - you just do what you need to do, and stay on track.

Your true passion should feel like breathing; it’s that natural.

Your true passion should feel like breathing; it’s that natural.

My response is that I love the church.

My response is that I love the church.

You can't give it to others if you don't have it in yourself.

You can't give it to others if you don't have it in yourself.

Skiing is the next best thing to having wings.

Skiing is the next best thing to having wings.

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.

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.

Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world.

Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world.

Purpose is the thread that connects the dots to everything you do that leads you to an extraordinary life.

Purpose is the thread that connects the dots to everything you do that leads you to an extraordinary life.

The choices we've made throughout our lives affect whatever happens to us in any given moment.

The choices we've made throughout our lives affect whatever happens to us in any given moment.

I am extremely spiritual. I've not gone into this before because it's personal, but faith is the core of my life.

I am extremely spiritual. I've not gone into this before because it's personal, but faith is the core of my life.

You need to dream a bigger dream for yourself. That is the lesson. Hold the highest vision possible for your life and it can come true.

You need to dream a bigger dream for yourself. That is the lesson. Hold the highest vision possible for your life and it can come true.

We are Spiritual Beings have a Human Experience. Not the other way around.

We are Spiritual Beings have a Human Experience. Not the other way around.

I have a lot of things to prove to myself. One is that I can live my life fearlessly.

I have a lot of things to prove to myself. One is that I can live my life fearlessly.

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

Knowing your deepest intention can be your guiding force in the creation of a better life.

Knowing your deepest intention can be your guiding force in the creation of a better life.

All stress comes from resisting what is.

All stress comes from resisting what is.

If you don't heal the wounds of your childhood, you bleed into the future.

If you don't heal the wounds of your childhood, you bleed into the future.

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.

When you don't give yourself the time and care you need, your body rebels in the form of sickness and exhaustion

When you don't give yourself the time and care you need, your body rebels in the form of sickness and exhaustion

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

Don?t back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for your beliefs builds self-confidence and self-esteem.

Don?t back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for your beliefs builds self-confidence and self-esteem.

Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, and it holds the world together.

Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, and it holds the world together.

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

The best of times is now.

The best of times is now.

There were no ugly people in Ethiopia

There were no ugly people in Ethiopia

I’ve learned not to worry about what might come next.

I’ve learned not to worry about what might come next.

You are awareness disguised as a human being.

You are awareness disguised as a human being.

It's only when you make the process your goal that the big dream can follow.

It's only when you make the process your goal that the big dream can follow.

Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.

Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.

You become what you believe.

You become what you believe.

Living your best life is your most important journey in life.

Living your best life is your most important journey in life.

Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.

Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.

When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come.

When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come.

You are what you are by what you BELIEVE!

You are what you are by what you BELIEVE!

Remove the fear, and the answer comes into focus.

Remove the fear, and the answer comes into focus.

Balance lives in the present. The surest way to lose your footing is to focus on what dreadful things might happen.

Balance lives in the present. The surest way to lose your footing is to focus on what dreadful things might happen.

You have to be responsible for the energy you're putting out into the world.

You have to be responsible for the energy you're putting out into the world.

Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment.

Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment.

I don't want anyone who doesn't want me.

I don't want anyone who doesn't want me.

When people show you who they are ... believe them!

When people show you who they are ... believe them!

The surest way to bring goodness to yourself is to make it your intention to do good for somebody else.

The surest way to bring goodness to yourself is to make it your intention to do good for somebody else.

Whatever you fear most has no power--it is your fear that has the power

Whatever you fear most has no power--it is your fear that has the power

Always take a stand for yourself, your values. You're defined by what you stand for

Always take a stand for yourself, your values. You're defined by what you stand for

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.

Move with the flow. Don't fight the current. Resist nothing. Let life carry you. Don't try to carry it.

Move with the flow. Don't fight the current. Resist nothing. Let life carry you. Don't try to carry it.

You cannot wait for someone to save you, to help you, to complete you. No one can complete you. You complete yourself.

You cannot wait for someone to save you, to help you, to complete you. No one can complete you. You complete yourself.

Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.

Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.

When women put their heads together, powerful things can happen!

When women put their heads together, powerful things can happen!

Even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere. Allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander and your imagination fly.

Even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere. Allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander and your imagination fly.

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

Don't settle for a relationship that won't let you be yourself.

Don't settle for a relationship that won't let you be yourself.

Every choice in life either moves you forward or keeps you stuck.

Every choice in life either moves you forward or keeps you stuck.

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.

Helping others is the way we help ourselves.

Helping others is the way we help ourselves.

Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine.

Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine.

If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. That is the lesson, and that lesson alone will save you a lot of grief.

If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. That is the lesson, and that lesson alone will save you a lot of grief.

There is no paycheck that can equal the feeling of contentment that comes from being the person you are meant to be.

There is no paycheck that can equal the feeling of contentment that comes from being the person you are meant to be.

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.

One percent doubt is zero percent faith.

One percent doubt is zero percent faith.

You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.

You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.

Never give up your power to another person.

Never give up your power to another person.

Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.

Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.

The stories that you tell yourself can make or break you - no matter who you are.

The stories that you tell yourself can make or break you - no matter who you are.

Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer.

Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer.

True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience.

True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience.

The miracle of your existence calls for celebration every day.

The miracle of your existence calls for celebration every day.

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.

Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.

Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell

Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell

You CAN have it all. You just can't have it all at once.

You CAN have it all. You just can't have it all at once.

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

No matter where you are on your journey, that's exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead.

No matter where you are on your journey, that's exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead.

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.

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.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

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.

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.

What God intended for you goes far beyond anything you can imagine.

What God intended for you goes far beyond anything you can imagine.

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.

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.

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.

Free speech not only lives, it rocks!

Free speech not only lives, it rocks!

You get to know who you really are in a crisis.

You get to know who you really are in a crisis.

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.

Keeping a journal will change your life in ways that you'd never imagine.

Keeping a journal will change your life in ways that you'd never imagine.

Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.

Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.

All my life I have always known I was born to greatness.

All my life I have always known I was born to greatness.

You are not your circumstances. You are your possibilities. If you know that, you can do anything.

You are not your circumstances. You are your possibilities. If you know that, you can do anything.

You are the author of your own life...Don't let others define it for you. Real power comes by doing what you are meant to be doing, and doing it well.

You are the author of your own life...Don't let others define it for you. Real power comes by doing what you are meant to be doing, and doing it well.

The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you're willing to work.

The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you're willing to work.

Don't live your life to please other people.

Don't live your life to please other people.

It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.

It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.

This year I am choosing to live beyond my wildest dreams. I wonder where they'll take me.

This year I am choosing to live beyond my wildest dreams. I wonder where they'll take me.

Nothing happens until you decide. Make a decision and watch your life move forward.

Nothing happens until you decide. Make a decision and watch your life move forward.

When you know who you are and what you stand for, you stand in wisdom.

When you know who you are and what you stand for, you stand in wisdom.

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.

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.

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe