424 Quotes by Russell Simmons

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

Gangsta rappers, they call them. Not nearly as gangsta as the things that inspire them.. you know, a gangsta government that we operate under.

I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful.

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

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

86% of its audience was made up of people of color. That tells you that the full potential of many black stars won't be realized until their audiences are fully integrated.

The reason that I have Global Grind is to communicate ideas to people who might otherwise not be listening.

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

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 comfort and happiness.