424 Quotes by Russell Simmons

When you're a good giver you're a good getter.

I think Hollywood is incredibly segregated. I've never seen any place like it. The gatekeepers who are the most progressive activists inspired to make the world better... they're better people, right? They're segregated. It's self segregated in some cases, but there's nobody Black in charge of anything in Hollywood.

Decide that no matter what is happening around you, the sun will always be shining in your world.

Hip-hop is a voice for voiceless poor people.

You know, I love all kinds of activism. I certainly think blacks deserve to have something whether it is affirmative action or an opportunity that should be opened up to them. But at the same time I believe that people of color are not the only poor people in America and all over the world.

Needing nothing attracts everything.

Never change for the mainstream—stay in your lane, and if you’re talented and resilient enough the mainstream will come to you.

There are no failures, only quitters

You can be anything you want to be, and you can start today, instead of waiting for some opportunity.