Turn your wounds into wisdom. — Oprah Winfrey · Smartyfair

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Turn your wounds into wisdom. — Oprah Winfrey · Smartyfair

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

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.1 quote

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The things that hurt you can end up teaching you the most.

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