I always say neediness is the cause of suffering. I’m not the only one who says it. It’s something I adopted and I believe.
RUSSELL SIMMONSWell, it’s the last step of the Civil Rights Movement: you know, wrap your hands around some money.
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Whatever you chase will run away from you. So, stop chasing success and realize you already have it all.
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I don’t know that God favors the person who has a greater reach than those who have a small reach. It’s the intention. I try to keep a positive intention, and use whatever resources I have to benefit others.
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I would like to employ more people but I don’t want to empower my charities at the cost of exploiting people or doing things that are not useful, so I’m working on that.
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I have faith in people and our government ultimately to do the right thing. And to my brothers and sisters in California, I’m there with you every step of the way until that day comes…
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I have a pilot called The Re-Education of Oliver Cooper starring the white kid from Project X where follows a black girl to a black university, like in Legally Blonde. I have so many fun projects.
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Good givers are great getters.
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If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It’s a step process.
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I applaud what the Oscars are doing to promote diversity. I think it’s great.
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The reason I got a break in Hollywood when I moved here a few years ago is my good buddy, who I was on the beach with when he was a publicist, is now the chairman of HBO.
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Your purpose is to act on the resources God gives you. If God gives you a bucket of fish, you have to distribute those fish. If you don’t, they’re going to rot, attract a bunch of flies, and start stinking up your soul.
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The concept is that through a disciplined approach to work and self-sacrifice, Tapas will burn away the negativity that separates us from God. By working our hardest and happily enduring the hardships of life we are able to create a sense of peace and clarity in ourselves.
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I think I’m less afraid of failure than some others.
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[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it’s a big success story for everyone – except the music industry itself.
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When you’re a good giver you’re a good getter.
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The seconds of presence are where most inspiration comes. There are sunsets that promote it.
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