What I Know for Sure
In "What I Know for Sure," Oprah Winfrey shares a collection of essays that reflect on her life experiences and the lessons she has learned over the years. She explores themes of resilience, gratitude, and self-discovery, offering insights that inspire readers to embrace their own truths. Through her personal anecdotes, Oprah encourages a journey of self-exploration and the pursuit of happiness.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from What I Know for Sure, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
You become what you believe.
Do the one thing you think you cannot do.
The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.
You are not your circumstances. You are your decisions.
What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.
The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
There is no such thing as failure. There are only lessons.
Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.
True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for that experience.'
You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.
I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we’re not wise enough to see it.
When you know better, you do better.
What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.
The only courage you ever need is the courage to follow your heart.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.