Womanly Wisdom: 20 Inspiring Quotes from Oprah Winfrey on Love Life and Balance

Oprah Winfrey. She spent years building her television show into a media powerhouse. Along the way, she became an icon known for not only her presence on television but for her great wealth and philanthropy. Oprah has lived a true rags to riches tale. She was born to a poor family and had to overcome numerous challenges to reach her goals. Her journey is an inspirational one for people who want to rise up out of negative circumstances and achieve beyond their wildest dreams. We’ve put together 20 inspirational quotes by Oprah Winfrey. Here's hoping they add inspiration to your day!

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

“The best adventure you can take is living the life of your dreams” -Oprah Winfrey “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change their future by changing their attitude.” -Oprah Winfrey “What I know is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come.” – Oprah Winfrey “Excellence is...
the best deterrent to racism or sexism.” – 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 “Use what you have to run toward your best – that’s how I now live my life.” – Oprah Winfrey “You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” – Oprah Winfrey “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah Winfrey “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”- Oprah Winfrey I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.”- Oprah Winfrey

“Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” – Oprah Winfrey “I believe that one of life’s greatest risks is never daring to risk.” – Oprah Winfrey “You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another.” – Oprah Winfrey “Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you’re going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus.”– Oprah Winfrey “The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – 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 “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey “I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace – a connection to what matters.” – Oprah Winfrey “Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey