Quotes by Russell Simmons

About Russell Simmons:

Russell Wendell Simmons is an American business magnate. He cofounded the hip-hop music label Def Jam and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Married to Samantha Simmons of East Providence RI, Simmons has been described as the third richest figure in hip hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million in 2011.
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When I started the diamond business, no black person, period, was in it to do what we're trying to do to change the industry. So I like to do things that I see clearly that are in my, you know, scope. And then, I had to figure how I get talented or s...

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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.

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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, I'm not a business guy. I'm a creative guy.

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

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

Russell Simmons

I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I'm not a vegan for health reasons - although obviously I'm 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that's true. But I'm a vegan for compassi...

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I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of...

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I try to make my life about service, and hope that one day we can all 'see' a little better because God is with everyone and everywhere.

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To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for.

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I think people instinctively know that their job is to give service and that they are part of a community. It had a great impact on me when my father walked the picket lines and I walked with him during the civil rights movement.

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There was a moment when I was watching Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Badboys' that I felt, you know, inspired. I don't know if I was proud, because so many people do the work. Everyone's part of a team that develops over the years and gives peop...

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If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you'll receive good.

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If you run a corporation, your job is to maximize the return on investment for your investors. Good for you. But by the same token, we have to remember that corporations have no compassion. That's why legislation and regulations are necessary.

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Respect your parents. What they tell you is true. Hard work, dedication and faith will get you anything. Imagination will drive itself. You can get anything you want, but you have to have faith behind all your ideas. Stick to your goals and have an u...

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Poverty and lack of knowledge must be challenged.

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Service is the key to everything in life.

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Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it.

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If you wake up deciding what you want to give versus what you're going to get, you become a more successful person. In other words, if you want to make money, you have to help someone else make money.

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Well, it's the last step of the civil rights movement: You know, wrap your hands around some money, right?

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I think the idea of getting money out of politics is critical.

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

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Author Bio

  • NameRussell Simmons
  • DescriptionAmerican businesmsan
  • BornOctober 4, 1957
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur; Writer