Denzel Washington Quotes

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

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

"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

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.

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

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

"So 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).

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

"At 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).

A wise woman knows the importance of speaking life into her man. If you love him; believe in him, encourage him and be his peace.

"There is nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (209) - "Effort is Everything" by Bud Selig

"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"