Oprah Winfrey

Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a read more

Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main read more

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves.

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, read more

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you read more

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.

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

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