What it taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves in a certain way, there’s probably some back story or issue or reason for the way that they are. It’s not you. It’s them. And a lot of times, its about something that’s completely out of their control. - Denzel Washington
When I did A Soldier's Story, I was very young and green and thought I knew everything-now I know I know everything! - Denzel Washington
When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked out pretty well for the box office. So let's get that going. - Denzel Washington
When you do good, you get good! Fulfilment comes from serving others, not just hustling to serve yourself. On the path to success, there is always going to be an opportunity to help someone else be successful too. Take that opportunity, and be the kind of person who makes a difference in the lives of others.
Where I think the most work needs to be done is behind the camera, not in front of it. - Denzel Washington
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. - Denzel Washington
A good deal of frustration and unhappiness could be avoided if people would just do what they know they should do. - Earl Nightingale
A leader is any person who realizes the importance of becoming a bigger and better person with the passing of every day, week and month. - Earl Nightingale
All you have to do is hold your goal before you and everything else will take care of itself. - Earl Nightingale
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. - Earl Nightingale
Always keep that happy attitude. Pretend that you are holding a beautiful fragrant bouquet. - Earl Nightingale
Become a sponge for information that will help you on your way. You don’t have to waste years making the mistakes others have made before. - Earl Nightingale
Before you can achieve the kind of life you want you must think, act, talk, and conduct yourself in all of your affairs as would the person you wish to become. - Earl Nightingale
By setting specific, attainable, worthwhile goals you automatically place yourself in the top 5% of people, achievers. - Earl Nightingale
Control your thoughts. Decide about that which you will think and concentrate upon. You are in charge of your life to the degree you take charge of your thoughts. - Earl Nightingale
Don’t concern yourself too much with how you are going to achieve your goal – leave that completely to a power greater than yourself. All you have to do is know where you’re going. The answers will come to you of their own accord, and at the right time. - Earl Nightingale
Don’t concern yourself with the money. Be of service … build … work … dream … create! Do this and you’ll find there is no limit to the prosperity and abundance that will come to you. - Earl Nightingale