Explore Quotes by Oprah Winfrey

The next time you look into the mirror, try to let go of the storyline that says you're too fat or too sallow, too ashy or too old, your eyes are too small or your nose too big; just look into the mirror and see your face. When the criticism drops away, what you will see then is just you, without judgment, and that is the first step towards transforming your experience of the world.

You make me proud to spell my name woman... you make me proud to be your friend.

Allowing the truth of who you are-your spiritual self-to rule your life means you stop the struggle and learn to move with the flow of your life.

What I know for sure is that behind every catastrophe, there are great lessons to be learned. Among the many that we as a country need to get is that as long as we play the "us and them" game, we don't evolve as people, as a nation, as a planet.

Failure is life at it's most poignant and it's only there to push you in the right direction.

You are always walking in the direction of either love or fear. Choose wisely.

Even in bad times, always say thank you. Whatever you are going through, God is using you to get through. God has already put a rainbow in the cloud.

Everything that has ever happened to you has happened for you. Not one thing that has happened is wasted... You were building strength and strength x strength = POWER.

Make yourself a priority. Fill yourself up so that you can give more to others.

Remember, you are co-creating your life with the energy of your own intentions.

Your greatest power is to show love, to receive love and to be love.

We are held accountable for every intention, which is why you are sitting where you are right now.

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

Whatever your calling or purpose is, it's your job to feel it. No gift that you have been given was made for yourself.

Use what you have to run toward your best - that's how I now live my life.

I believe that one of life's greatest risks is never daring to risk.

When I was a kid and the other kids were home watching "Leave it to Beaver," my father and step-mother were marching me off to the library.

Getting my library card was like citizenship; it was like American citizenship.

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 a seat on the bus.

When people say they are looking for happiness, I ask, What are you giving to the world?

For years I've advocated keeping a gratitude journal, writing down five things every day that brought pleasure and gratefulness.