Best quotes by Oprah Winfrey

Your life is a reflection of how you think

One of the truths I most deeply believe is that everything in life - everything - is energy. Within every one of us is the energy that makes the sun rise every day and keeps the planets aligned. It's there, already inside of you, waiting for you to know it. And when you tap in with that connection, that source, that miraculous energy, what I know for sure is that the universe rises up to meet you in unimaginable ways and help you create the life that you want.

The thrill is to keep envisioning what can be.

That guy just cut right in front of me. But I'm not going to let it bother me. No. I'm on my way to work and I decided it doesn't matter who wants to cut in front of my lane today. I'm not going to let it bother me one bit. Once I get to work, find myself a parking space, if somebody wants to jump ahead of me and take it, I'm going to let them.

The secret to being successful is to find a way to bring yourself through, even in your stories. People are looking for the essence of your truth. When you can bring your own truth to it, that's when it works.

God can dream a bigger dream for you then you could ever dream for yourself.

Take the ideas that speak to you. Use your imagination. Create something wonderful.

Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way.

It's great to have a private jet. Anyone that tells you that having your own private jet isn't great is lying to you.

If all this happened to you what paradigm might you develop? How might that paradigm affect you in terms of your life from that point on? What does this tell you about Abe? There are no failures, only lessons to be learned.

I know for sure that's what we're here to do: Keep the joy thing going for all seasons.

I believe I'm just getting started. The TV show is just the foundation.... If you're open to the possibilities, your life gets grander, bigger, bolder!

This season don't get lost in making the perfect meal or become overwhelmed with all the folks in your house. Use this time to center yourself.

People just want to know that they matter.

What we all desire is the fullest, highest expression of ourselves.

You aren't your past, you are probability of your future.

Here's what my love affair with quotations has taught me: the more you focus on words that uplift you, the more you embody the ideas contained in those words.

There's a surge, there's a kind of energy field that says, 'I'm in my groove, I'm in my groove.' and nobody has to tell you, 'You go, girl,' because you know you're already gone.

For me at this time in my life I recognize that everything is about moving closer to that which is God. And without a full, spiritual center - and I am not talking about religion, I am talking about without understanding the fullness from which you've come you can't really fulfill your supreme moment of destiny.

Following your heart's desire will lead you in the direction your spirit wants to go.

When I learn something, when I know something, when I find something. I always want to share it. Because life is better when you share it.

Let excellence be your brand... When you are excellent, you become unforgettable.

If you peel back the layers of your life-the frenzy, the noise-stillness is waiting. That stillness is you.

Lasting joy is found not in what you get, but in what you give.

I want to use television not only to entertain, but to help people lead better lives.

Your gut is your inner compass. Whenever you have to consult with other people for an answer, you're headed in the wrong direction.

Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own.

I grew up in the country, which is probably why I'm so attached to the land. I love it. I love the lay of the land. I love walking the land. And I love knowing that it's my land.

Not like I need an excuse to enjoy a Moscow mule, but this tray and six-mug set, handmade in Mexico with hammered recycled copper, makes cocktail hour extra special.

And how do you know when you're doing something right? How do you know that? It feels so. What I know now is that feelings are really your GPS system for life. When you're supposed to do something or not supposed to do something, your emotional guidance system lets you know. The trick is to learn to check your ego at the door and start checking your gut instead.

What I know for sure: Having the best things is no substitute for having the best life. When you can let go of the desire to acquire, you know you are really on your way.

Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.

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

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

There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.

You face the biggest challenge of all: to have the courage to seek your big dream regardless of what anyone says. You are the only person alive who can see your big picture and even you can't see it all.

Bravery shows up in everyday life when people have the courage to live their truth, their vision and their dreams.

You can't accomplish anything worthwhile if you inhibit yourself. If life teaches you nothing else, know this for sure: When you get the chance, go for it.

I know for sure that appreciating whatever shows up for you in life changes your personal vibration. You radiate and generate more goodness for yourself when you're aware of all you have and not focusing on your have-nots.

When you learn to say thank you, you see the world anew.

Live from the heart of yourself

Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.

I urge you to pursue preserving your personal history to allow your children and grandchildren to know who you were as a child and what your hopes and dreams were.

I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.

Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream.

Become the change you want to see - those are words I live by.

Right now you are one choice away from a new beginning.

Real success means creating a life of meaning through service that fulfills your reason for being here.

If I had kids, my kids would hate me. They would have ended up on the equivalent of the Oprah show talking about me; because something [in my life] would have had to suffer and it would've probably been them.

You become what you believe. And to believe that you are created by the power that's greater than yourself means anything is possible.

Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself.

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.

A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. A mentor is someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, in the morning joy will come. A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.

Everyone has to learn to think differently, bigger, to open to possibilities.

Your mistake does not define who you are...you are your possibilities.

The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.

Improving your life doesn’t have to be about changing everything – it’s about making changes that count.

Keep a grateful journal. Every night, list five things that you are grateful for. What it will begin to do is change our perspective of your day and your life.

You want to be in the driver’s seat of your own life because if you are not, life will drive you.

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.

Whatever our dreams, ideas, or projects, we plant a seed, nurture it -- and then reap the fruits of our labors.

Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth.

The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.

The roles we play in each other's lives are only as powerful as the trust and connection between us--the protection, safety, and caring we are willing to share.

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

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.

Inner wisdom is more important than wealth. The more you spend it, the more you gain

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

Your life is a journey of learning to love yourself first and then extending that love to others in every encounter.

Devote today to something so daring even you can't believe you're doing it.

The greatest contribution you can make to women's rights, is to be the absolute ... best at what you do.

I will just create, and if it works, it works, and if it doesn't, I'll create something else. I don't have any limitations on what I think I could do or be.

All life is energy and we are transmitting it at every moment. We are all little beaming little signals like radio frequencies, and the world is responding in kind.

What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.

Meditate. Breathe consciously. Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment. Make the connection.