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.
Oprah Winfrey

If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will define who you are.
Oprah Winfrey

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.
Oprah Winfrey

It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.
Oprah Winfrey

It's much easier for me to make major life, multi-million dollar decisions, than it is to decide on a carpet for my front porch. That's the truth.
Oprah Winfrey

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.
Oprah Winfrey

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.
Oprah Winfrey

My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with.
Oprah Winfrey

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.
Oprah Winfrey

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

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.
Oprah Winfrey

So go ahead. Fall down. The world looks different from the ground.
Oprah Winfrey

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.
Oprah Winfrey

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
Oprah Winfrey

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.
Oprah Winfrey

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
Oprah Winfrey

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.
Oprah Winfrey

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

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