Defined Quote by Oprah Winfrey
“I cannot be defined by what other people think.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oprah Winfrey Show, 2005
Your identity is determined by your self‑belief, not others’ opinions.
In simple terms: Self‑definition over others’ judgments.
Key Takeaway
Define yourself, ignore external labels.
Themes
self‑esteem
identity
autonomy
Mood
confident
assertive
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal branding
- career decisions
- relationship boundaries
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate self‑worth from others’ views?
- What steps protect your identity?
A Different Perspective
External opinions can still influence self‑image.
![“I was in a conversation and someone said: "You know, we were talking about the whole issue of transgender and how it has become so accepted now, and somebody said, 'You know the Oprah show, I think has had a big impact.'" I said, I don't think so. We did several transgender [shows], but we didn't…” quote by Oprah Winfrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd3/oprah-winfrey-186_accepted_i-was-in-a-conversation-and-someone-said_25645.jpg)
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
