Oprah Winfrey Quotes (145 Quotes)

Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us.

I knew there was a way out. I knew there was another kind of life because I had read about it. I knew there were other places, and there was another way of being.

Everyone has to learn to think differently, bigger, to open to possibilities.

you don't know in my heart what I stand for.

See, that's what geniuses know, ... They know they're a genius. When geniuses take the test they say, 'well, I'm a genius, of course, I'm going to score.'

Janie, to me, represents awareness of self and becoming a whole person, ... I used to be one of those women who was afraid of being full of herself. Because growing up, and even in elementary school, people would say, 'Oh, she thinks she's so full of herself.'

The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you. Someone who, when the wedding day limo breaks down, is willing to share

Matthew's search for stories of people that he could help led him to an abandoned hospital in New Orleans,

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.

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.

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.

I am disappointed by this controversy surrounding A Million Little Pieces because I rely on the publishers to define the category that a book falls within and also the authenticity of the work.

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

No, the lie of it. That's a lie. It's not an idea, James, that's a lie.

You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.

I speak to millions every day, but it's different one-on-one when people have paid to hear you say something meaningful.

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

The Color Purple' has long been a part of my life, from the first time I read it over 20 years ago until now, I've always wanted as many people as possible to experience this story, ... To present this Broadway production is a dream come true and a full circle moment for me.

This is why I say you were so courageous, because you know what courage is.

For everyone of us that succeeds, it's because there's somebody there to show you the way out.

It's not a classic and it is also not fiction but a bold choice ... it's a gut-wrenching memoir.

I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.

When you give up on life, never give up on yourself, because there is so much for you to keep on giving

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

It is difficult for me to talk to you because I really feel duped. More importantly, I feel you betrayed millions of readers ... As I sit here today, I don't know what is true, and I don't know what isn't.

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

What is relevant is that he was a drug addict ... and stepped out of that history to be the man he is today and to take that message to save other people and allow them to save themselves.

With every breath in my body, whatever it takes and, most importantly, with you by my side, we are going to move heaven and earth to stop an evil that's been going on for far too long,

I had been convinced that I should do the book because I was turning 40. Well, turning 40 doesn't mean that all of a sudden you know more than you did when you were 39 or 38, ... At the time, (canceling the book) was the hardest decision I had ever made.

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

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.

If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will define who you are.

Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.

A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.

It's fulfilling being able to do this kind of television. And I believe continuing to have a voice and a platform to speak to the world is still the right thing to do.

From the moment I had Rachael on my show earlier this year, I knew she had it. She has that connection with her audience that most people only achieve one-on-one.

I know a lot of cool women who make me proud to spell my name, W - O - M - A - N.

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

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

I wanted to open the door and broaden the field, ... That allows me the opportunity to do what I like to do most, which is sit and talk to authors about their work. It's kind of hard to do that when they're dead.

After this trip I know these kids went home with happy memories to last a life time.

I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.

Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.

I've decided I will open the door to all books as potential Oprah's Book Club selections, ... I feel this will give the book club a whole new range of opportunities to explore the world through words.

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.