Denzel Washington, without a doubt, has had one of the best careers in Hollywood, having in his hands 2 Academy Awards for the Oscars and 3 Golden Globes. He has established himself as one of the most recognizable African-American faces in drama and action stories such as 'The Equalizer', 'American Gangster', 'Timecop', 'Malcolm X' or 'Los Magnificent Seven'.
Famous Denzel Washington Quotes
To learn a little more about this mythical actor, we bring in this article a compilation with the 90 best quotes from Denzel Washington that will make you feel powerful through reflection.
one. I have worked in a factory. I was a garbage man. I worked in a post office. It's not that long ago. I like to think I'm a normal guy.
All work is worthy.
2. I started in the theater and my desire was to improve my craft. It remains my wish.
We should always aspire to be better at what we do.
3. What is a celebrity anyway? Paris Hilton is a celebrity. I'm just a working actor.
Clear differences depending on the actor.
4. Talent comes from God. If they have given you something, value it, cultivate it, work on it and develop it.
Having talent is not enough, it must be strengthened.
5. If you pray for rain, you have to deal with mud too.
Everything we desire has some consequence.
6. Success? I don't know what that word means. I am happy. But success, that goes back to what in someone's eyes success means.
For many, to have joy in life is to be successful.
7. In this world you are what you are, and you can be two things: either you are somebody, or you are nobody.
We have the ability to choose which path to follow.
8. Understand the gift you have been given, fight for that gift, develop it, use it, don't abuse it. This way you will be that person you want to be so much.
Don't underestimate your abilities, make good use of it.
9. I don't consider myself a movie star, nor do I have the desire to be.
We should not consider ourselves better than others.
10. Revenge is food served cold.
Revenge gets us nowhere.
eleven. I'm not interested in being a celebrity; I'm interested in being a good actor and a good director.
Being the best means knowing how to do what we do in the best way.
12. The most important thing in business is honesty, integrity, hard work…family…never forgetting where we come from.
We should never be ashamed or forget our past.
13. I believe that a role model is a mentor, someone you see every day and learn from them.
Having a role model or guide helps us achieve our dreams.
14. In this world you are what you are, and you can be two things: either you are somebody, or you are nobody.
God is the only capable one who can help us in everything.
fifteen. I would be more afraid of not using the abilities that I had been given. I would be more scared by procrastination and laziness.
Laziness and procrastination lead astray.
16. I'm just an artist… An actor who works hard at his trade. Regardless of the labels people give me, that's not really me or part of my process.
It refers to the passion that this actor has for his profession.
17. I have always felt protected. That is God's honest truth.
For Denzel, his belief is very important
18. At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those achievements.
When you succeed, keep walking.
19. For the past few years I have been saying that I was ready to quit smoking. It wasn't that interesting to me. Now that I'm directing, everything is new again.
We always find things that catch our attention.
twenty. Any profession becomes a routine.
Routine is present in our lives.
twenty-one. For me, success is inner peace. That's a good day for me.
If you have peace within, then you are happy.
22. The desire that is born in your heart to do something good is the proof that God sends you that it is already yours.
Never doubt that God is by your side.
23. Man gives you the prize but God gives you the reward.
The Lord always rewards those who believe in him.
24. Death is certain, life is not.
Death is part of life.
25. It's about who you've helped, who you've improved. This is what you returned.
Helping the needy is an obligation that we all have.
26. I have a new respect for filmmakers, that's for sure, because it's not easy. If they let me, I'll direct for the rest of my life. I love the process.
Recognizing the work of others helps us grow internally.
27. A movie is like a muffin. You do. You put it on the table. A person might say: Oh, I don't like it. Arguably the best bagel ever made. You could say it's a horrible muffin. It's hard for me to say. It's for me to make the bun.
We are not going to please everyone and it is he althy to admit it.
28. The time to worry about flying is when you're on the ground. When you're in the air, it's too late. There's no point in worrying about it then.
Worry when problems come, not before. Useless.
29. I made a commitment to completely cut down on drinking and anything else that could hinder me from getting my mind and body back on track. And the doors of goodness have opened for me.
We must distance ourselves from what is doing us harm.
30. A good actor with a good chance has a chance; Without the opportunity, it doesn't matter how good you are.
Life gives you opportunities that you have to take advantage of.
31. I say that luck is when an opportunity presents itself and you are prepared for it.
We must know how to take advantage of opportunities and prepare ourselves for it.
32. Dreams without goals are just dreams; and they will lead you to disappointments. Goals are the path to your dreams; but they cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.
To achieve your goals, you have to work hard and be constant.
33. When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. He had wings and looked a bit like my sister. I opened the door to let some light into the room, and he vanished. My mother said that she was probably my guardian angel
A magical and particular experience from his childhood.
3. 4. To protect the sheep you have to hunt the wolf and only a wolf can do it.
We must be cunning in the face of any danger, but meek in avoiding it.
35. If I'm a mug maker, I'm interested in making the best mug I can. My effort is directed at that cup, not at what people think about it.
Just focus on doing your job well and not on other people's opinions.
36. When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a huge success. They hated Passion of the Christ, which did pretty well for us at the box office.
Different always causes a great sensation.
37. You don't know when you are being watched. That's one of the weird things about celebrity.
Important people are always under siege.
38. Don't aspire to earn a living, aspire to make a difference.
Make a difference in what you do.
39. Everyone has a job to do.
We will always find something we can do.
40. My faith helps me understand that circumstances do not dictate my happiness, my inner peace.
The situations that happen to us are just something we go through.
41. My career is my ministry.
Denzel Washington's career is his world
42. Do your job well, learn your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Hug them. Honor them. Respect them.
Everything you do, do it with courage.
43. I think the bottom of the totem pole is African American women or women of color. I think they get fewer opportunities in Hollywood.
Refers to the lack of opportunities women of color have.
44. It's my least favorite part of acting, the celebrity.
Being recognized is not easy for many people.
Four. Five. Do what you have to do, to do what you want.
To reach the goal, do what leads you to it.
46. I think most of the work should be done behind the camera, not in front of it.
The people behind our achievements are a fundamental part of them.
47. In Los Angeles, everyone is a star.
Refers to life in Los Angeles.
48. Forgiveness is between God and them, I only facilitate the interview.
Seeking God's forgiveness is important in life.
49. What he taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves a certain way, there's probably some story, problem, or reason for the way they are.
People who act badly have a series of problems behind them.
fifty. I still have my unemployment books and I remember when I worked for the he alth department and the post office.
Remembering what we were helps us to be better at what we do.
51. You have to seize the moments when they happen. I like to improvise and improvise.
Every moment has its difficulties and we must work on it to get ahead.
52. It is not only a pleasure, but an honor for me to be here tonight.
Thankfulness opens doors.
53. I am very proud to be black, but black is not all I am.
We should be proud of what we are and what we do.
54. A racial explosion is more dangerous than an atomic explosion.
Racial problems have caused many difficulties.
55. If you have an enemy, learn and know your enemy, don't be angry with him.
Knowing the enemy helps us face him.
56. I never had the classic fight. I had faith.
Faith helps us win any battle.
57. My last dream project in life is my children. My family.
Family is what really matters.
58. I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.
Hard work pays off.
59. It is my historical cultural background, my genetic makeup, but it is not all that I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.
Talking about his African American origin
60. I hope you have a job because of the way you eat.
Your lifestyle determines your future.
61. It's simple: you get a role. You play a part. You do your work and go home.
Doing things simply saves us time.
62. Acting is just a way of making a living, family is life.
Working helps us support our family.
63. I don't care about the prize. I had been to the party enough times to know that it didn't really matter.
Don't focus on recognition, just do your job.
64. The good thing about acting in a movie is that it's a good therapy.
Work can be a form of liberation.
65. The poorest people are the sweetest people.
Having money does not make us have more values.
66. Now we use this, the power of the brain.
Knowledge is the tool to open our future.
67. And the wonderful thing about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you do, it's what they see. That's what I think about.
What you do can be a tool for others to improve themselves.
68. I was very successful from the beginning. I have never been tested for long periods of time.
Life puts us through tests that we have to overcome.
69. I've been lucky, I don't choose scripts. Scripts elect me.
If you feel good where you work, then you are lucky.
70. Any good piece of material like Shakespeare should be open to reinterpretation.
We can find people who are role models.
71. Don't go if you don't trust the pilot.
If you don't trust your friends, then don't walk with them.
72. Satan reasons like a man, but God thinks of eternity.
God always does things right.
73. If you want to be a warrior, you have to train.
Prepare yourself to face life's difficulties.
74. I got my first professional job while I was a senior in college. I had signed with the William Morris Agency before I graduated.
The first job is not forgotten.
75. I'm not a movie buff. I don't watch many movies.
Although Denzel Washington is a great actor, he is not a movie buff
76. That's what I tell young actors. You don't have to compromise. Go to the theater and wait for a suitable role.
We must be attentive to the opportunities that come our way.
77. I like to talk. I like to perform.
If you like your work, then you are very blessed.
78. The question is not what you know but what you can prove.
Show what you know.
79. Don't be afraid to fail big, to dream big.
Both dreams and failures must be lived in the same way.
80. I was not allowed to go to the movies when I was a child, my father was a minister.
Since we were children, life shows us the path to follow.
81. Growing up I didn't watch movies.
Denzel had a tough upbringing where TV was not a part of her life
82. Money does not buy happiness. However, some people say it's a large down payment.
Happiness cannot be bought with money, but it is something important in our lives.
83. The one who attracts the most attention is always the weakest.
The weakest is the one who shouts the loudest.
84. When my oldest son was about 14 years old, I started talking to him about some of the mistakes I've made in life, only to put a few dents in that shiny armor.
If we can make another person learn from our mistakes, we have been of some use.
85. It was never my dream to be famous. I didn't start acting to be a movie star.
Work hard and passionately to get to the top.
86. I am from around Tennessee. I ran away when I was 12 and never looked back.
When you set out on a path, don't look back, just look towards the horizon.
87. Even a fool is young sometimes.
We all had a childhood and adolescence full of learning.
88. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.
It doesn't matter if you fail, what really matters is that you don't give up.
89. We live in a time when people give up too easily.
Surrendering has become a very common practice.
90. 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.
It is important to have a connection to our feelings.