Quotes from Oprah Winfrey

Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.

It's all about dreams. If I had to attribute my success in life to any one thing it is this. I believed in my dreams, even when no one else did.

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.

Joy is a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters.

The essential question is not, "How busy are you?" but "What are you busy at?"

Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

For everyone of us that succeeds, it's because there's somebody there to show you the way out.

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

We create stress for ourselves because you feel like you have to do it. You have to. I don't feel that anymore

No matter how diligent or persistent you have been, there is not one of us who made this journey toward success by ourselves.

Dream the biggest dream for yourself. Hold the highest vision of life for yourself.

All my life I have always known I was born to greatness.

Living in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life's blessings.

You need to dream a bigger dream for yourself. That is the lesson. Hold the highest vision possible for your life and it can come true.

The smallest change in perspective can transform a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around?

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. .... There are no back doors, no free rides. There's just you, this moment and a choice.

Nothing happens until you decide.

What I've learned about being angry with people is that it generally hurts you more than it hurts them.

Being still at least once a day will enhance your life.

When your life is on course with it's purpose, you are your most powerful.

I try to view the challenges in my life not as annoyances, but as confirmations of fortitude.

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

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

You are responsible for your life. It doesn't matter what your Mama did. It doesn't matter what your Daddy didn't do. You are responsible for your life.