Golden Globes 2018: 5 best quotes from Oprah Winfrey's powerful speech

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made history at the 75th Golden Globe Awards when she was honoured with Cecil B DeMille Award on Monday (IST).

Winfrey is the first African-American woman and the 15th woman in total to be honoured with the prestigious award as recognition of their work.

Winfrey's co-star in her upcoming movie A Wrinkle In Time, Reese Witherspoon introduced her calling her hugs 'the greatest thing ever.' 

Here are some best quotes Oprah Winfrey's acceptance speech for Cecil B DeMille award

1. Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.

2. I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault

3. In 1982 Sidney received the Cecil B. Demille Award right here at the Golden Globes and it is not lost on me that at this moment, there are some little girls watching as I become the first black woman to be given this same award.

4. For too long women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak their truth to the power of those men. But their time is up

5. This year, we became the story. But it’s not just a story affecting the entertainment industry, it’s one that transcends any culture, or workplace.

Here's the speech