Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction. — Oprah Winfrey · Smartyfair

Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.

Oprah Winfrey1954 · media host · 1900s-2000s USAOprah Winfrey rose from a difficult childhood to become one of the most successful television hosts and media leaders in history.2 quotes

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What turned up: Harvard commencement address, 30 May 2013; Harvard transcript as delivered; reflecting on early struggles of her television network and learning from setbacks.
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Sources checked: news.harvard.eduChecked using manual, 20 October 2026Harvard commencement address, 30 May 2013; Harvard transcript as delivered; reflecting on early struggles of her television network and learning from setbacks.

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