Russell Simmons Quotes

People are afraid of failure - they don't like to work so hard and have people keep saying, 'No.' I think that's what people fear most.

You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people.

I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there is so much diversity they have to have people from all the experiences.

You just have to smile and breathe. You do the best you can with what you have and that's it.

If you aren't passionate about a vision, it's hard to have faith in it.

Get unstuck from whatever it is you perceive is holding you back from realizing your dreams.

People are murdering each other without any recourse... So we need to get in our communities and work from the inside out.

There are poor white people who hear rap music and feel it is about them, because it is. That's why you have an Eminem and a Bubba Sparxxx and rappers like that.

When you sit quietly and look inside, things that seem so difficult on the outside become a lot easier to digest. Concerns that might've caused a lot of anxiety just come and go.

The poets who do this are uniquely conscious of this silence, this stillness.

You've got to keep reminding yourself of what's important.

I look for people who have insight in places where I don't.

Gratefulness is a practice, just like happiness is a choice.

If you are a good giver, you will be great getter. The less you need, the more you attract.

The less you need, the more you attract.

The past gives great examples of what can happen in the future. It's always important to remember.

I think when you're very dedicated to something and you're engaged fully, you become a giver.

People will always blame the poets for society's ills. But these are the true artists.

Stay in your lane. If you're good enough, people will move to you.

Actresses are kind of a little crazy.

Compassion is the ultimate expression of your highest self

I'm a big supporter of President Obama.

I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.

American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians.

Learn to let your thoughts exist on their own without getting too involved in them.

Not every move you make has to be a great leap

That really is the best part of being a dad. You remember what's important in life.

I don't eat any animals or anything that has to do with animals. No fish or egg or dairy because I personally don't feel it's a good practice to eat anything that might run away from you.

The stuff I do, I do every day, and I've been doing it for long periods of time. I don't start and quit-ever. I start and stay on it.

I knew it was unrealistic to think I could build an institution overnight. But if I took baby steps, eventually it would happen.

It is crucial that rappers have the chance to express the truth that is in their heart.

The book 'Do You!' is about your inner voice. And when you connect to that voice then you - then the freedom comes. And we're only here to be happy. So happy makes money. Money doesn't make happy.

I don't use my brain about the creative thing. From a business standpoint, I instinctively do things: when I get something right, it's never because I use my brain.

You can't jump to vegan if you're not. Some people are absolute. Some people are able to be gradual.

I'm really not an angry vegan, but human beings are f***ing rude.

The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people.

I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.

Cruelty is cruelty, whether it's cruelty to children, to the elderly, to dogs and cats, or to chickens.

I think that's what made rap such a stable footprint in culture, that it's so honest.

That was never my intention to compete with the Oscars.

You have to be present, awake and happy now.

I don't miss a day of yoga. I don't miss my meditation... They're way more important.

I think Hollywood is incredibly segregated. I've never seen any place like it.

The emotional attachment you get with a client or the music fan allows you access to do a lot of things.

I applaud what the Oscars are doing to promote diversity. I think it's great.

The soundtrack in the poetry is the soundtrack from your own heartbeat.

I kind of think that artists throughout history, poets throughout history have been criticized for sharing what's on people's minds and I don't think it's any different now.

I think the artist's job throughout history has been to tell - to say things that people are inspired by.

There is no religious or any kind of a gender that should separate you from any religious ideas.

I don't miss my prayers and I don't miss my yoga. Those things are important to me.