Quote of the day, May 27 -- "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," - Denzel Washington.

The popular quote is widely linked to Washington's book A Hand to Guide Me, where he opened up about mentors, guidance and giving back. Google Books describes the book as Washington's personal story of the mentors who shaped his life, alongside stories from more than 70 public figures about the power of mentorship.

Denzel Washington's quotes challenges the usual definition of success. Many people measure life by possessions, awards, promotions, money, fame or visible achievement. However, Washington shifts the question from "What did you get?" to...