Oprah Winfrey

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!

When you educate a woman, you set her free. Had I not had books and education in Mississippi, I would have believed that's all there was.

If I lost control of the business I'd lose myself--or at least the ability to be myself. Owning myself is a way to be myself.

"Whatever you fear most has no power; it is your fear thathas the power."

I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a finger print. 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.

"Whatever your secret, live your own truth; life is too short."

What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and work the fulfills you, the rest will come. I truly believe that the reason I've been able to be so financially successful is because my focus has never, ever for one minute been money. And the fact that the money has come has really surprised me. I've been really surprised and delighted and very pleased, and many times overwhelmed by it. But the money has never been the focus. You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it. And I would do this job, and take on a second job to make ends meet if nobody paid me. Just for the opportunity to do it. That's how you know you are doing the right thing.

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.

I don't believe in luck. Luck is just preparation meeting the moment of opportunity.

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams