Role models Quotes by Denzel Washington

I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

— Denzel Washington

My father was a minister for 50 years with Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. We prayed about everything, every day, then he always…

— Denzel Washington

Family is life; acting is making a living.

— Denzel Washington

Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it.

— Denzel Washington

I'll be working with Ridley's [Scott] brother, Tony, again, someone who needless to say we've had a great amount of success together. I trust…

— Denzel Washington

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

— Denzel Washington

I and haven't been unemployed for 20 years. I'm an exception to the rule.

— Denzel Washington

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic make-up, but it's not…

— Denzel Washington

We'll all retire from life at some point. The great thing about acting is you don't necessarily have to retire.

— Denzel Washington

It's strictly business. If I loan you $25 million, I want my money back. I don't want to hear about the social impact. That's…

— Denzel Washington

If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

— Denzel Washington

“He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a…

— Denzel Washington