You have to learn to laugh all the time. It's a practice of life. It's a practice of happiness. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Nothing increases happiness like quiet time. The truth is, the only moments that make you laugh or happy are seconds of stillness. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
The past gives great examples of what can happen in the future. It's always important to remember. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
No matter how rich you are, you cannot transport yourself to the future or the past. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
It's important to focus on what we do best and master one craft at a time. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Quiet time is the key. We have hundreds of thousands of kids around the country meditating through the David Lynch Foundation. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
The stuff I do, I do every day, and I've been doing it for long periods of time. I don't start and… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you'll receive good. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Success is happiness. People say, "Oh that sounds corny." No matter how rich you are you can only sit your ass in… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
When you read a book, and it's really, really beautiful, you're so engaged you forget to breathe. If you're in a car… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
There was a moment when I was watching Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Badboys' that I felt, you know, inspired. I… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Being a thoughtful vegan makes our time on this Earth more peaceful and joyous, because you get to have a hand in… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I don't like to say, Oh, this is my favorite record because there was a moment that that record made me feel… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
At the shock of a joke, everything disappears but the present moment. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I'm born into the cycle of giving that we're all born into, and I recognize it. So just because something is a good business,… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
If you don't break a hole through the brick wall, don't just start digging a new hole. Keep going until you break through that… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
A large portion of American citizens, especially people of color, have lost confidence in our criminal justice system. Many have called for appointing special… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
There's one overriding issue, namely, that we live in a police state so long as the police get to police themselves. And that is… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I used to think anxiety and insomnia drove me to success, but it was the stillness that let me be good at anything. When… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone - except the… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
Culture in America and everywhere else comes from the suffering, from those who don't want the old ways. They want to bring in the… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
They're lacking culture in Hollywood. That gives me a big up, right? I know something about pop culture. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
If you talk about the prison-industrial complex, I've fought against the prison-industrial complex when I called for a repeal of the Rockefeller drug laws.… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
