"When the talk about my troubles was loudest, I did the thing I've always spoken of most . I got still and listened for the answer to What is this he… - Oprah Winfrey

"When the talk about my troubles was loudest, I did the thing I've always spoken of most . I got still and listened for the answer to What is this here to teach me? The answer, first and foremost? Lay your ego down. Step out of your ego so you can recognize the truth. As soon as I did that, I was able to see the role I had played in creating "my circumstances," without blaming other people. And — bingo! — I realized that all the noise about my struggle was a reflection of my personal angst and fear."

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About Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Gail Winfrey (born 29 January 1954) is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.

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Birth Name: Orpah Gail Winfrey
Native Name: Oprah Gail Winfrey
Alternative Names: Oprah
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