My role 14 years ago in Richard III - that was the first time I played a bad guy and learned a lot about it - they have all the fun!
Denzel WashingtonRead
I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of utilizing one's abilities and not succumbing to procrastination.
Denzel Washington highlights that the real fear lies not in failure or the unknown, but in the inaction that results from laziness and procrastination. He advocates for the proactive use of one's talents and skills, suggesting that neglecting these gifts out of fear can be more frightening than any challenge we might face in pursuing our goals.
Themes
Motivation AbilitiesActionFearLaziness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, this quote could inspire individuals to take action.
More from Denzel Washington
All quotes βMan gives you the award but God gives you the reward.
Denzel WashingtonRead
You have to grab moments when they happen. I like to improvise and ad lib.
Denzel WashingtonRead
I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.
Denzel WashingtonRead
Money doesn't buy happiness. Some people say it's a heck of a down payment, though.
Denzel WashingtonRead
I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially.
Denzel WashingtonRead
Similar quotes
Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. For out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment, of these, if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built.
James AllenRead
Stay hungry, remain humble and get better today.
Pete CarrollRead
You never know what's going to happen. My mother was an English teacher. If someone had told her that I was going to write a book, she would never have believed that. So you can never say never.
Tony DungyRead
Belief in yourself is what happens when you know you've done the thing things that entitle you to success.
Pat SummittRead
Winners never quit and quitters never win.
Vince LombardiRead
My wrestling dream was to become a Division I national champion. That was my No. 1 dream - not Olympics, not money. Just winning that tournament.
Jon JonesRead