Denzel Washington Quotes

"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"

I'm an actor, not a politician. I don't represent a race. I don't represent any group. I just represent the character I'm playing at the time.

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.

"Every 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 Schuerholz

Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.

Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons.

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 wasn't put on this earth to act. I was put on this earth to share and to be an example of the power and wisdom and grace and mercy of God in my life.

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

Ease is greatest threat to progress

Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do.

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

So the desire you have, that itch that you have to be whatever it is you want to be … that itch, that desire for good is God’s proof to you sent already to indicate that it’s yours. You already have it. Claim it.

do what you got to do now, so you can do what you want to do later

Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it.