Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey — Her 10 Most Inspiring Quotes On Life, Career And Spirituality - Page 2

2. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” 

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In a July 2002 article for Oprah.com, Winfrey reflected on the bravery it takes to step outside your comfort zone and finally choose to live the life of your wildest dreams.

“The most important journey of our lives doesn’t necessarily involve climbing the highest peak or trekking around the world. The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams,” she penned.

The Mississippi native knows firsthand what it means to take risks. Beyond her iconic career as a talk show host, Winfrey has never shied away from exploring new avenues. In 1985, she made her acting debut in The Color Purple, earning an Academy Award nomination for her powerful performance. The star continued to expand her career in Hollywood, starring in films like The Butler (2013), The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017), and A Wrinkle in Time (2018), further cementing her legacy in both acting and production. She later played a pivotal role as a producer behind the 2024 remake of The Color Purple.