Quotes from Denzel Washington

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

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

When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things

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

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

There are two kinds of pain in this world. The pain that hurts, the pain that alters.

Old man's gotta be the old man, fish has gotta be the fish. You gotta be who you are in this world, no matter what.

Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

So you never know who you are going to 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, "So that We Might Follow

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

Just because you don't share it on social media, doesn't mean you're not up to big things. Live it and stay low key. Privacy is everything.

Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart.

You don't know when you're being watched. That's one of the weird things about celebrity. It's my least favorite part of acting, celebrity.

In any profession it gets to be a grind.

I've found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks.

Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.

The time to worrying about flying is when you're on the ground. When you're up in the air, it's too late. No point in worrying about it then.

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.