A Hand to Guide Me Quotes

“At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those accomplishments. Its about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It about what you've given back" (23).”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“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”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“So you never know who you touch. You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else" (20).”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“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”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“There is nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (209) - "Effort is Everything" by Bud Selig”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“What are you doing extra? That's what counts. That's when you're working hard - when you're going above and over what's expected of you" (102). - Tony Gonzalez, "The Giant Within”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“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”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“We have all received our share of good fortune, so that's my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if you've been blessed at all you're meant to pass some of that on. You're meant to set a positive example. That's our responsibility" (20).”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“There's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is Everything”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“So you never know who you are going to touch. You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else" (20) - Denzel Washington, "So that We Might Follow”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“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”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family" (73). - Bill Clinton, "Paying Attention”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“We've all received our share of good fortune, so that's my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if you've been blessed at all you're meant to pass some of that on. You're meant to set a positive example. That's our responsibility" (20) - Denzel Washington, "So that We Might Follow”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“What are you doing extra? That's what counts. That's when you're working hard - when you're going above and over what's expected of you" (102) - Tony Gonzalez, "The Giant Within”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“He taught us that everyone has a story and the more you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family" (73) - Bill Clinton "Paying Attention”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me

“Without Commitment, You Will Never Start.
Without Consistency, You Will Never Finish.”
― Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me