“It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but…”

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It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.

— Oprah Winfrey

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Attributed to: Oprah Winfrey
Culture / tradition: African American
Published in: God's Gift: From The Beginning, She Has Influenced Us
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