“If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.”

“In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure.”

“Dr. King wants the same thing I want. Freedom.”

“There are significant differences between the American and European version of capitalism. The American traditionally emphasizes the need for limited government, light regulations, low taxes and maximum labour-market flexibility. Its success has been shown above all in the ability to create new jobs, in which it is consistently more successful than Europe.”

“I live to succeed, not to please you or anyone else.”

“Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn’t that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.”

“It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell you that you are an overnight success.”

“This is a call to arms. A call to be gentle, to be forgiving, to be generous with yourself. The next time you look into the mirror, try to let go of the story line that says you’re too fat or too sallow, too ashy or too old, your eyes are too small or your nose too big; just look into the mirror and see your face. When the criticism drops away, what you will see then is just you, without judgment, and that is the first step toward transforming your experience of the world.”

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

“You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it.” – Oprah Winfrey

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

“I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.”

“What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come.”

“The more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That’s because – for sure – what you focus on expands. When you focus on the goodness in life, you create more of it.”

“Think like a queen. A queen if not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”

“Use your life to serve the world, and you will find that it also serves you.”

“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.”

“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.”

“I am grateful for the blessings of wealth, but it hasn’t changed who I am. My feet are still on the ground. I’m just wearing better shoes.”

“The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you’re willing to work.”

“To love yourself is a never-ending journey.”

“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.”

“Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.”

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”