“Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.
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Oprah Winfrey
“If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“Surround yourself only with those who will lift you higher.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“I’ve learned not to worry about what might come next.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“No matter what challenge you may be facing, you must remember that while the canvas of your life is painted with daily experiences, behaviors, reactions, and emotions, you’re the one controlling the brush. If I had known this at 21, I could have saved myself a lot of heartache and self-doubt. It would have been a revelation to understand that we are all the artists of our own lives—and that we can use as many colors and brushstrokes as we like.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“The greatest lesson of life is that you are responsible for your life.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“Know this for sure: When you get the chance, go for it.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“I would like to thank the people who've brought me those dark moments, when I felt most wounded, betrayed. You have been my greatest teachers.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“Make a decision and watch your life move forward.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“The enjoyment comes from knowing the receiver understands the spirit of the gift.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.”
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Oprah Winfrey
