Denzel Washington

Actor American Born 1954 (age 72)

Dignified actor known for powerful performances and versatility.

386 quotes

"Your assignment is not just for you, it's for other people."
"Stay hungry, stay humble."
Motivation
"Don't get comfortable in your position."
Success
"I want to play characters that mean something to me."
Art
"The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants is often the will to try."
Power
"Failure is just success standing on its head."
Perseverance
"Every closed door is an open window."
Hope
"You have to invest in your health before you get sick."
Health
"Find strength in your struggle."
Strength
"Ask God for what you need, then move your feet."
Faith
"Life is precious, so don't take it for granted."
Life
"A lot of people have dreams and don't do anything about them."
Dreams
"You have to be willing to fail to succeed."
Courage
"Embrace the struggle and let it make you wiser."
Wisdom
"The key to life is building genuine relationships."
Relationships
"Don't just chase money, chase purpose."
Success
"Knowledge is understanding something, wisdom is knowing what to do with it."
Knowledge
"Patience is power."
Patience
"Love one another."
Love
"Your legacy is every life you touch."
"I've been blessed to work with amazing directors and actors."
Gratitude
"Never be too proud to pray."
"The pursuit of happiness is not always about the destination."
Happiness
"Speak your truth, even when your voice shakes."
Courage
"Technology is a tool, not a master."
Technology
"History teaches us lessons if we're willing to learn them."
History
"Philosophy begins with wonder."
Philosophy
"Literature opens doors to other worlds."
Literature
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Peace comes from within your own soul."
Peace