Great Oprah Winfrey Quotes

A Collection of Lightbulb Moments by Oprah

Oprah's life is one of the most inspirational stories in the United States today. Millions of viewers around the world tune in to watch her TV talk show every weekday, and a great number of those people see her as a role model for their lives. Oprah likes to refer to "light bulb moments" or "a-ha moments" on her show. She's referring to those times when certain words click in your brain the right way such that you suddenly begin to understand something or begin to see the world in a different way.

Quotes are a great way to get a dose of inspiration--the quotes below are words of wisdom from Oprah herself that just might begin to spark a light bulb moment or two in your own mind.

Quotes About Success and Failure

"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

"Never take a 'no' from somebody who isn't in a position to give you a 'yes' in the first place." Oprah Winfrey

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

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

"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." Oprah Winfrey

"I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process." Oprah Winfrey

"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity." Oprah Winfrey

"I knew there was a way out. I knew there was another kind of life because I had read about it. I knew there were other places, and there was another way of being." Oprah Winfrey

Quotes About Living Life

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

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

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

Quotes About Personal Development and Responsibility

"We are each responsible for your own life--no other person is or even can be." Oprah Winfrey