Oprah Winfrey Quotes
When ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things they transform their lives and the lives of others around them.
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The travel and tourism industry, it's just a huge part of our economy.
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I come from an immigrant family, but I know no other nationality apart from British.
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I have changed so much as an actor over the years.
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The Strauss Group identified water as a strategic category presenting significant business opportunity in line with the Group's long term business strategy and vision. We view the development of a technology that enables high quality drinking water for both home and offices as a means to improve the quality of life of millions of people.
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I was being groomed to be a tennis player for sure. My grandparents and parents realised I had a natural athletic ability and if I was forced to do it, I could probably do well. But all I wanted was to play pretend.
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Working with people from all walks of life, from full-time moms to CEOs at large companies, I've distilled many universal truths about success. There's a secret I've learned that works quite well at helping you to achieve what you want: Decide what you want.
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Compared to how I have raced before and how I have competed, the success that I have had, this does look like doom compared to it.
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From age 16, I lived and breathed wine. I read every magazine and book about wine.
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You can't create a monster, then whine when it stomps on a few buildings.
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I am such a do-goody, people-pleasing kid - or I was - I don't think I've ever been fired, not even from an ice cream shop, magician for kids' parties, not even in my early jobs in radio.
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And when did mere preaching do any good? Put something in the place of these things. Fill the vacuum of the mind.
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I know what it is like to fear violence. I understand the adrenalin rush that comes before violent confrontations. I write my scripts from an emotional point of view and direct so the audience can experience this adrenalin rush.
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It is ingrained in all living creatures, first of all, to preserve their own safety, to guard against what is harmful, to strive for what is advantageous.
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In our society, everyone wants to be a celebrity overnight.
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A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.
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We are all afraid for our confidence, for the future, for the world. That is the nature of the human imagination. Yet every man, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it has set itself to do.
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Back in May of 2008, the Kindle was still quite new, and we focused on that.
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Back when I was growing up, it was like, 'You're too young to know what you want. We're telling you what you want. It doesn't matter if you like it. And you are stupid. Just so you know.'
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I think 30 is a big jump from your 20s, but 40 holds no fear for me.
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Nec audiendi qui solent dicere, vox populi, vox Dei, quum tumultuositas vulgi semper insaniae proxima sit. We should not listen to those who like to affirm that the voice of the people is the voice of God, for the tumult of the masses is truly close to madness.
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People are always introducing me as Sarah Silverman, Jewish comedienne. I hate that! I wish people would see me for who I really am — I'm white!
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You can lull the paying customers as long as they get slapped.
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I think, if I had my choice, I would spend all my time in the studio writing, and creating music.
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When ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things they transform their lives and the lives of others around them.
