“The essential question is not, "How busy are you?' but 'What are you busy at?' 'Are you doing what fulfills you?”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Even as a kid, my memories are of books taking me out of myself.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“anyone will ride in a limo but a true friend will ride the bus when the limo breaks down”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Do things you’ve always wanted to do. You are the single most influence on your life.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“There is one irrefutable law of the universe: We are each responsible for our own life.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“The secret is authenticity. The reason people fail is because they’re pretending to be something they’re not.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and there discovered was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“I became so frustrated with visiting inner-city schools (in America) that I just stopped going. The sense that you need to learn just isn't there. If you ask the kids what they want or need, they will say an iPod or some sneakers. In South Africa, they don't ask for money or toys. They ask for uniforms so they can go to school.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. ”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“Mr. Right is coming, but he's in Africa and he's walking.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.”
―
Oprah Winfrey
