Embrace struggle… It is your greatest teacher.
RUSSELL SIMMONSHappy can make you money, but money can’t make you happy.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
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Not every move you make has to be a great leap
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If you were elected president, would you publicly support special prosecutors in these cases and what is one other thing you would do to fix our broken justice system?
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It’s all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap. If you want to be a lawyer, see yourself as a lawyer, go to the library and start learning the law. If you want to be a rapper, start rapping and get out there. Live your life as if you already are where you want to be.
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Everyone’s part of a team that develops over the years and gives people chances. There have been some good moments watching people develop.
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Never change for the mainstream—stay in your lane, and if you’re talented and resilient enough the mainstream will come to you.
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When you’re a good giver you’re a good getter.
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But rich or poor, black or white, none of us are entitled to anything.
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Never pass up any opportunity to share your gifts with the world.
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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.
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I know a lot of angry liberals right now. Hell, I know a lot of angry vegans.
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I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I’m not a vegan for health reasons – although obviously I’m 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that’s true. But I’m a vegan for compassionate reasons.
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In the end, the overriding factor in whether or not you realize your dreams is going to be you. Not the world. YOU.
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I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.
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The conditions of suffering that exist today in our impoverished communities are not acceptable. The reflection of those conditions are less concerning to me. And I work everyday about changing the conditions.
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I signed Jay-Z because he was on fire. I wasn’t a genius. The record was great. I put it on The Nutty Professor soundtrack and we signed him.
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