424 Quotes by Russell Simmons

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.

Every day we all make mistakes ourselves, but, and we all sometimes have some...harbor some prejudices and all, but we have to know in our heart it's wrong. And we all want to remember that we are connected. And that any kind of racism is wrong.

Service is the key to everything in life.

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 people chances. There have been some good moments watching people develop.

Compassion is the ultimate expression of your highest self

No one wants to sell to just 12% of the population for the entire length of their careers. It creates a difficult and less-profitable environment. But Hollywood has lived with that limiting mantra, and only a few black stars have managed to break through.

Look at all the billionaires. If I know 15 billionaires, I know 13 unhappy people.

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

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