Be The Best Man You Can Be...Denzel Washington

"Put your slippers way under your bed so when you get up in the morning, you have to get on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, start your day with prayer. Ask for wisdom. Ask for understanding. I'm not telling you what religion to be, but work on your spirit. You know, mind, body, and spirit. Imagine—work the brain muscle. Keep the body in tune—it's your temple. All things in moderation. Continue to search. That's the best part of life for me—continue to try to be the best man." 

--Denzel H. Washington, Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning Actor, Director, and Philanthropist

Denzel and Pauletta Washington and children--
(l-r) Olivia (twin), Katia, Malcolm (twin) and John David

Do You Have The Guts To Fail?...Denzel Washington

I've found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Nothing.  Do you have the guts to fail? If you don't fail you're not even trying. --Denzel Washington, Academy and Tony Award Winning Actor

Fall Forward...Denzel Washington

If I'm going to fall, I don't want to fall back on anything except my faith.  I want to fall forward.  I figure at least this way I'll see what I'm going to hit.  Fall forward.  --Denzel Washington, Academy and Tony Award Winning Actor giving the Commencement Address at University of Pennsylvania, May 2011

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