9 Oprah Quotes That Will Inspire You to Be Successful

Oprah Winfrey is definitely sky high on our list of #WomenThatDo. This lady legend may have started off small on her one-woman talk show, but the talk about her is far from quiet (even five years after the award-winning program was put to bed).

Equal parts philanthropist, producer and actress, Oprah is a Jill of all trades. She challenges the conversation about successful females and encourages other women to join her on her journey.

Here are nine of our fave Oprah quotes.

1 “I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.”

Just because Oprah has a net-worth of 3.2 billion doesn’t mean she can’t stay grounded. Once you hit the big leagues, use your money to buy a new outfit but don’t trash your personality.

2 “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.”

Fear is natural, but don’t let anxious feelings stand in your way. Tackle the unfamiliar to escape that cage you’ve conjured up in your mind, whether it’s full of snakes or spiders.

3 “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

Hey, we all get hurt (even Oprah). Instead of playing victim, learn from all your bumps and bruises. They will make you a stronger, smarter woman.

4 “I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.”

Luck plays a role in life, but you can’t just roll the dice and expect to win. Keep working toward your goals to bring down the house when the chance strikes.

5 “My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with.”

This Oprah quote proves she’s equal parts #inspo queen and comedian. Know what makes you happy and surround yourself with people who want to see you smile.

6 “If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn t want you, nothing can make him stay.”

While we’re all independent women, sometimes we fall into bad habits and toxic relationships. If a guy walks out of our life, let him. Don’t try to convince someone to stick around that isn’t there for you.

7 “One of the hardest things in life is to learn which bridges to cross and which bridges to burn.”

When you’re at a crossroads in life, it can be tricky to decide which path to take. Put Apple Maps away and trust your gut. You’ll make mistakes (Oprah does too) but experience on the road teaches you how to judge the obstacles.

8 “If you re going to binge, literature is definitely the way to do it.”

In a Netflix-saturated society, turn your attention away from your screen for some much-needed novel therapy. While our i-World is wonderful, don’t forget about the classics every once in a while.

9 “I am a woman in process. I m just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull.”

As a woman, Oprah knows that her journey is ongoing. She is not perfect – and neither are you. Embrace the conflict and charge forward into the unknown.