People are murdering each other without any recourse... So we need to get in our communities and work from the inside out. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I don't believe that people create their own visions. Rather, I believe that visions are actually God's way of communicating with us. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
A poet or a comedian can say what's on the mind of people. They should be funny. They should make you laugh.… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I want to fight poverty and ignorance and give opportunity to those people who are locked out. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
86% of its audience was made up of people of color. That tells you that the full potential of many black stars… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Young people, when they're left alone, always want to have compassion, and they always want to give. They always want to help… — 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
It is only through opening your hearts will you be able to see that by promoting freedom for all, you are unchaining… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I am very lucky that I have talented and creative people around me. Also, mediation has been a very big part of… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
And the more people meditate, the more it increases the positive vibrations turning the planet into a positive, happy place. The more… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
The most aggressive views governing this country speak a lot about inclusion. We still have some people in this country who don't… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You know, I love all kinds of activism. I certainly think blacks deserve to have something whether it is affirmative action or… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I have 2 million Twitter followers. Some of those people are also yogis and activists and people who really go out and… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think Hollywood is incredibly segregated. I've never seen any place like it. The gatekeepers who are the most progressive activists inspired… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I would like to employ more people but I don't want to empower my charities at the cost of exploiting people or… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I want to do and I'm giving all the profits to charity, is to teach people to meditate. All it takes is… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone -… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I'm not a politician. I only want to help relieve the suffering in communities, and I want to help people see their… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
There are poor white people who hear rap music and feel it is about them, because it is. That's why you have… — 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
I think people instinctively know that their job is to give service and that they are part of a community. It had… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You know, sometimes people never get to learn how successful they could have been because they give up too easily. If I've… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I had too many businesses that are frivolous. I have enough. What interests me most is under-served communities. We need a new… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I want to get involved in things that makes a difference in peoples lives and lifts them up. I don't want to… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
[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 Image
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 Image
The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
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 Image
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
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