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.

You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another.

It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn - which is what life is all about.

I believe that one of life`s greatest risks is never daring to risk.

If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will define who you are.

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that`s how I operate my life.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you`re going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus.

Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine.

Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.

The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.

I`ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that`s as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.

There`s no easy way out. If there were, I would have bought it. And believe me, it would be one of my favorite things!

If you neglect to recharge a battery, it dies. And if you run full speed ahead without stopping for water, you lose momentum to finish the race.

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.

I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters.

Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it`s right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it.

Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us.

Living in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life`s blessings.

Every time you state what you want or believe, you`re the first to hear it. It`s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don`t put a ceiling on yourself.

I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we`re not wise enough to see it.

We are each responsible for our own life - no other person is or even can be.

As you become more clear about who you really are, you`ll be better able to decide what is best for you - the first time around.

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.

Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possiblity.

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you`re willing to work.

Use what you have to run toward your best - that`s how I now live my life.

What we`re all striving for is authenticity, a spirit-to-spirit connection.

Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power.

Though I am grateful for the blessings of wealth, it hasn`t changed who I am. My feet are still on the ground. I`m just wearing better shoes.

The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.

I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.

In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value? What is my worth? Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright.

If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think.

I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.

I`ve learned that you can`t have everything and do everything at the same time.

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

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody`s going to know whether you did it or not.

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

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

Partake of some of life`s sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself.

"My philosophy is that doing your best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."

"Some women have a weakness for shoes... I can go barefoot if necessary. I have a weakness for books."

The expectation of my life was that I might be able to work for some good white folks. Now I got some good white folks working for me.

"What matters is how you feel inside, because feeling beautiful on the inside is key to looking good." quoted in Woman`s World 9-20-05

"The essential question is not, "How busy are you?` but `What are you busy at?` `Are you doing what fulfills you?`"

"All my life I have always known I was born to greatness."

"My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with."

"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."

Their are alot of people who 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.