Words That Matter, The Oprah Magazine

A Little Book of Lessons

Oprah says she’s lived her life by quotations and saying, so to celebrate O’s 10th anniversary, the editor compiled a collection of insightful quotes drawn from the magazine’s first decade. You’ll find encouragement and advice on everything from dreaming big to aging brilliantly.

Here are some few quotes extracted from the book:

Dreaming Big, Becoming Brave.

“Be daring, be different, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safer.” –Cecil Beaton, Photographer

“Living life is a form of not being sure, not knowing what’s next or how….We guest. We might be wrong but we take leap in the dark.” –Agnes de Mille, Dancer

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” –Arthur Ashe, Tennis Champion

Connecting: Love, Sex, Friendship and Family

“All intimacy is rare – that’s what makes it precious.” –Amy Bloom, Author

“Being a good husband is like being a good stand up comic – you need ten years before you can even cal yourself a beginner.” –Jerry Siemfeld, Comedian

Honoring Your Body, Trusting Your Gut.

“Real beauty isn’t about symmetry or weight or makeup; it’s about looking life right in the face and seeing all its magnificence reflected in your own.” –Valerie Monroe, Writer