424 Quotes by Russell Simmons

Mistakes only cost you when you don’t acknowledge them.

A person’s strength is to know their weaknesses.

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.

I think I’m less afraid of failure than some others.

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

I ask everyone – white Hollywood and black Hollywood – to get outside of your comfort zone and make friends. That’s where they’re going to learn from each other, and that’s where they’re going to make better movies and make Hollywood a better place.

You don’t expect a 94-year-old white guy to pick “Dope,” which was an awesome movie not even close to being considered by the Academy. And that’s what it’s all about, like, promoting people who might not otherwise get promoted and celebrating people who might not get celebrated.

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

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