At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished… It's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It's about what you've given back. —Denzel Washington
“At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished… It's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It's about what you've given back.”

Denzel Washington Actor, director, and producer

Helping Others
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Enid. Stafford FEBRUARY 23, 2025
I wish I could give back more.
laurel from CA FEBRUARY 21, 2025
We've admired him as an actor and as a married man for decades now. Speak Truth Denzel!
C. Reid from SC FEBRUARY 21, 2025
I wake up to this almost every morning. I look forward to opening my iPad and starting the day.
Anna from Akron,, Ohio JUNE 13, 2024
These words should bring us back to humanity, which has been long forgotten. You don’t have to be mother Teresa. You just need to be kind.
Pat Riles from Missouri JULY 21, 2023
LOE THIS!!!! And he LIVES his words. YOU DA MAN, Denzel!
Connie from St. Petersburg, Fl FEBRUARY 12, 2019
What a most Beautiful quote!! Touches the soul.

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