Quotes by Denzel Washington

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, 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 Schuerholz

He 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 Attention

I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and youre prepared for it.

My faith helps me understand that circumstances dont dictate my happiness, my inner peace.

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

If I am a cup maker, Im interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward.

I 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.

Im not a film buff. I dont watch a lot of movies.

Its 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 theyre done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, its what they see. Thats where my head is at.

Growing up I didnt watch movies.

I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.

If you dont trust the pilot, dont go.

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I dont need another plaque.

My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.

“Weve all received our share of good fortune, so thats my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if youve been blessed at all youre meant to pass some of that on. Youre meant to set a positive example. Thats our responsibility (20) - Denzel Washington, So that We Might Follow”

“At the end of the day, its not about what you have or even what youve accomplished. Its about what youve done with those accomplishments. Its about who youve lifted up, who youve made better. It about what youve given back (23).”

“So you never know who you touch. You never know how or when youll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else (20).”