The politicians already in office don't want to change. A few might have it in their hearts to change and to start… — 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
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
When I started the diamond business, no black person, period, was in it to do what we're trying to do to change… — 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
Anyone whose mission is keeping people apart is swimming against a very strong tide. — 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
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 know some people say "Keep your eyes on the prize," but I disagree. When your eyes are stuck on the prize,… — 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 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
People will always blame the poets for society's ills. But these are the true artists. — 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
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
You need Black [people] sometimes to understand things about Black culture. — 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 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'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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