Oprah Winfrey

You can either see yourself as a wave in the ocean or you can see yourself as the ocean.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.

Don't let people talk you into what they think is you.

Whatever has happened to you in your past has no power over this present moment, because life is now.

Every day, you're only as good as your last show.

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.

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

I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself.

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

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

I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier.

I always knew I was destined for greatness.

When I look into the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes.

The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.

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

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.

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

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

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

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.

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.