“If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.”

—  Oprah Winfrey

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American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, … 1954
Oprah Winfrey quote: “If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.”

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