01UndatedAt the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those accomplishments. Its about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It about what you've given back" (23).Denzel Washington / quote ↗
02UndatedSo you never know who you touch. You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else" (20).Denzel Washington / quote ↗
03UndatedWe've all received our share of good fortune, so that's my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if you've been blessed at all you're meant to pass some of that on. You're meant to set a positive example. That's our responsibility" (20) - Denzel Washington, "So that We Might FollowDenzel Washington / quote ↗
04UndatedWhat it taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves in a certain way, there's probably some back story or issue or reason for the way that they are. It's not you. It's them. And a lot of times, its about something that's completely out of their controlDenzel Washington / quote ↗
05UndatedThe strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion - to care about people and about your children" (217) - John Singleton "Oh Man, I've Become My FatherDenzel Washington / quote ↗
06UndatedWhen you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental ThingsDenzel Washington / quote ↗
07UndatedThere is nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (209) - "Effort is Everything" by Bud SeligDenzel Washington / quote ↗
08UndatedEvery day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John SchuerholzDenzel Washington / quote ↗
09UndatedWhat are you doing extra? That's what counts. That's when you're working hard - when you're going above and over what's expected of you" (102). - Tony Gonzalez, "The Giant WithinDenzel Washington / quote ↗
10UndatedThere's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is EverythingDenzel Washington / quote ↗
11UndatedEvery day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you....Do your job well, learn your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) "Prescriptions for Success" by John SchuerholzDenzel Washington / quote ↗
12UndatedHe taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family" (73). - Bill Clinton, "Paying AttentionDenzel Washington / quote ↗
13UndatedI say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
14UndatedMy faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
16UndatedIf I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
18UndatedI made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
20UndatedIt's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
24UndatedMy mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.Denzel Washington / quote ↗
