Denzel Washington

"Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought."

"Protection and strong families are not incompatible. You can protect people and have strong families."

"A man must have a code, a creed."

"You never know when you're going to be tested."

"You may not see it now, someday it will all make sense."

"With God, all things are possible."

"I'm just trying to be like Jesus."

"The time to be ready is before the time comes."

"Every part of me says go ahead. But I know if I go, I'll be no good to anybody."

"I want to serve God, and I want to serve others."

"Know who you are, and know what you stand for."

"So here I am, 77 years old, and I've never been better."

"Ask for the things you need and the things that will help you."

"It's not about money."

"We need to invest in health, education, jobs, and infrastructure."

"I'm always trying to find balance because I'm ambitious."

"You can be a good person and a strong leader."

"Follow your purpose and passion."

"Purpose is what gets you up in the morning."

"The Bible says, 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God,' and all these things will be added unto you."

"Some people may not like what I do or how I do it, but I'm true to my God."

"My faith has always been and will always be the most important thing in my life."

"I refuse to accept the idea that man is mere flotsam and jetsam in the river of life."

"I pray every day. I pray for direction."

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

"The biggest thing that I can do is inspire people."

"Surround yourself with people who believe in you."

"The goal is to live a good life, not a famous life."

"I spend more time talking to God than to anyone else."

"If you want to be successful, be ready to leave anything behind."