Denzel Washington Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The poorest people are the sweetest people.”

“I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially.”

“I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it.”

“I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.”

“Black or white good parts are hard to come by. A good actor with a good opportunity has a shot; without the opportunity it doesn't matter how good you are.”

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

“If you don't trust the pilot, don't go.”

“I've 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 that I'm just a regular guy.”

“It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.”

“My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.”