Life Lessons Quote by Denzel Washington — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“What it taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves in a certain way, there's probably some back story or issue or reason for the way that they are. It's not you. It's them. And a lot of times, its about something that's completely out of their control”

“The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion - to care about people and about your children" (217) - John Singleton "Oh Man, I've Become My Father”

“Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz”

“There's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is Everything”

“Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you....Do your job well, learn your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz”

“When you become enthusiastic about excellence, you also transform yourself and prepare for success.”

“Aim to walk through open doors. Persist in doing that more and more, until you find many more doors.”

“As you end each day, ask yourself what steps you took that contributed to your path to success. What else can you do tomorrow to make significant progress? Diligence without reflection on your performance can be counterproductive to your success. Reflection is a key to growth and improvement. It helps you identify your strengths and areas that still require improvement. It also motivates you to set new goals and re-plan for progress.”

“Before he knew he was immortal. Before life was no longer fragile. Those were the days when life truly meant something.”

“Fight if you must, but do not fight battles that were not meant for you to fight.”

“Recovery is hard. Regret is harder.”