Quotes from Denzel Washington

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a part of it.

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.

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.

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

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

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.