Oprah Winfrey Harvard Commencement speech | Harvard Commencement 2013

Don't ask yourself what the world needs, but what makes you come alive, because what the world needs is people who come alive. Thanks,

What an incredible line:  "I was here to use television, and not be used by it."  One of a rare few who can make that statement in media.

she's a force.  grew up watching her.  the older i get, the more i realize how incredibly talented she really is. 

Negative and bitter people are always looking for the negativity in things...but people who have goals and dreams take speeches like this and allow it to resonate with their dreams and ambitions.  Regardless of her occupation, her purpose of this speech is to inform others that they can become whatever they work hard to become!!!

So eloquent and humble And she's a billionaire

A brother of mine got a scholarship to Harvard from Ireland. He got first class honours and was doing a BA in Law.........He is now chief barrister with a large International company..His children have done very well in life also......Wonderful, he thought Harvard was and when he came home he had a young woman on his arm. Harvard had a brilliant young man, my brother and nurtured him and he did very well in his life. Thank you Harvard and of course Miss Oprah Winfrey

The greatness of this lady is her vulnerability. She uses that to connect with everyone and disarm them completely. An eloquent speaker, driven with an acute sense of purpose, she had it all before she came to Harvard. And yet, she is so unassuming and says the Harvard graduates are better off than most - and then cautions them saying they will all face difficulties in the journey of life, but if they follow through with the moral compass within themselves, they will emerge from a temporary setback to become more of who they are and they will be ok. Amazing pointer for young ones starting out, regardless of who they are. Ms. Winfrey, you sure did ok ;-) Thank you.

Oprah, Your strength and humanity, your ability to relate is without a doubt a true gift to the world. At some point in your career people stopped and listened to what you had to say and it all comes down to your story. To what you have encouraged today above and beyond... AUTHENTICITY! Mahalo and Aloha

The first thing she says, makes you willing to listen to what she has to say. Her state of mind really is powerful.

To be honest, for long time I thought Oprah to be a lucky talkshow host being at the right time at the right place. But in the past weeks I saw several interviews and speaches of her, and this woman is just amazing. Very inspirational.

I listen to Oprah motivational videos every morning after a prayer. She is beyond amazing, her words are such therapy love her.

I could honestly watch this woman speak all day! She is SUCH an inspiring speaker. So much energy in every word!

This was my graduation and it's the first time I saw the "Oprah effect." When she was up there receiving her degree one, of the professors hugged her and another one was like "wait...we can hug Oprah?? So then they all did it with these huge grins. It was a sight to see because even though in this speech she shows her admiration for Harvard, in the beginning it was the other way around. To see these professors in awe of her was kind of amazing. Disclaimer: that day was hot as hell, and as amazing as I knew this would be, I had to leave early for water and A/C. I saw this on YouTube the next day like everyone else! Lol

After receiving the Cecil B Award and being impressed with her speech, I've decided to hear more of her speeches. She's quite motivational....wow! One of a kind.

9 years later ,i Still find a source of inspiration in her speech.

When you learn, teach.. When you get, give. ❤

When I see Oprah, I see my mother. Growing up in Zambia 🇿🇲 my mother used to watch her shows whenever it was on TV. Now, I see what my mom saw in her.

Why, why, why Oprah won't run for president? I am not American but would love to see Oprah runs for President. What a brilliant, gifted woman.

Thanks Oprah, that message was inspiration to all those haters that prey on your down fall. Anything is possible and you're a living witness to tell the story.

Oprah is a phenomenal orator. I mean no surprises there haha but still! She’s just too good at connecting with people 🥰