I don't think of myself as a poor depriv... by Oprah Winfrey

actress Television producer Age Philanthropist

I don't think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.

- Oprah Winfrey

Other quotes by Oprah Winfrey

End Will

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.

- Oprah Winfrey

Being Life

I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.

- Oprah Winfrey

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

- Oprah Winfrey

How you spend your time defines who you are.

- Oprah Winfrey

Want Will People

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

- Oprah Winfrey

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.

- Oprah Winfrey

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