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

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I wish I could give back more.

Enid. Stafford, February 23, 2025

We've admired him as an actor and as a married man for decades now. Speak Truth Denzel!

laurel from CA, February 21, 2025

I wake up to this almost every morning. I look forward to opening my iPad and starting the day.

C. Reid from SC, February 21, 2025

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.

Anna from Akron,, Ohio, June 13, 2024

LOE THIS!!!! And he LIVES his words. YOU DA MAN, Denzel!

Pat Riles from Missouri, July 21, 2023

What a most Beautiful quote!! Touches the soul.

Connie from St. Petersburg, Fl, February 12, 2019

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