12 powerful quotes from Oprah Winfrey

She is one of the most influential and inspiring women our time and it’s truly easy to see why. From a very humble beginning to becoming a billionaire, she shows through her life that anyone can do anything, with hard work and perseverance.

As you go about your day, here are some of her most powerful quotes to keep you inspired and motivated:

1.    “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.”

2.    Every time that 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”

3.    “The reason I’ve been able to be so financially successful is my focus has never, ever for one minute been money.”

4.    “Create the greatest grandest version possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”

5.    “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”

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

7.    “If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have anything.”

8.    “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

9.    “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”

10.  “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

11.  “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

12.  “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.”