Denzel Washington Quotes

"There's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is Everything"

Just because you are doing a lot more doesn't mean you are getting a lot done. Don't confuse movement with progress!

Success? I don’t know what that word means. I’m happy. But success, that goes back to what in somebody’s eyes success means. For me, success is inner peace. That’s a good day for me.

Do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do.

What 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 control

I actually kissed a man in the film, but they took it out, they cut it. I think they got chicken.

Hate, hatred for yourself, for other people, will confine you, but love can set you free.

But I do see you today. And I’m encouraged by what I see. I’m strengthened by what I see. I love what I see.

I say luck is when an opportunoty comes along, and you're prepared for it.

Don't get all sentimental on me, Makes me think I'm gonna die.

Don't just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference

"We have 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).

The chances you take… the people you meet… the people you love… the faith that you have – that’s what’s going to define your life.

Don't tell me what they said about me. Tell me why they were so comfortable to say it to you.

"The 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 Father"