Explore Quotes by Oprah Winfrey

What stands out to me most about Maya Angelou is not what she has done or written or spoken; it's how she lived her life. She moved through the world with unshakable calm, confidence and a fierce grace.

The deepest courage we can exercise is continuing to believe in our dreams until we make them come true.

Once you clarify your purpose for doing something, the way to do it becomes clear

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

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

You become what you believe. You are where you are today in your life based on everything you have believed.

Do not waste your time with people who have shown you they really mean no good for you.

Walk through life eager and open to self-improvemen t and that which is going to best help you evolve, because that's really why we're here - to evolve as human beings.

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

If you're sitting around waiting on somebody to save you, to fix you, to even help you, you are wasting your time because only you have the power to take responsibility to move your life forward.

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

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

We have to steer our true life’s course. Whatever your calling is in life! The whole purpose of being here is to figure out what that is as soon as possible, so you go about the business of being on track, of not being owned by what your mother said, what society said, whatever people think a woman is supposed to be when you can exceed other people’s expectations and be defined by your own!

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

The greatest lesson of life is that you are responsible for your life.

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

Tune out the naysayers, tune into your own courage, and take a bold step toward the passion-filled life you really want.

When you choose the paradigm of service, it turns everything you do from a job into a gift.

This is the body you've been given - love what you've got.

I think mentors are important and I don't think anybody makes it in the world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone. Nobody has made it alone. And we are all mentors to people even when we don't know it.

The smallest change in perspective can transform a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around?