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.
RUSSELL SIMMONSAs long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.
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You can be anything you want to be, and you can start today, instead of waiting for some opportunity.
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An animal products diet is like smoking 20 cigarettes a day.
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Good givers are great getters.
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I really, really try to be a good servant. It makes me happy when I’m a good giver without expectations.
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I can’t pay my [bills]. I can’t go to work. My car is out of gas.
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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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It is only through opening your hearts will you be able to see that by promoting freedom for all, you are unchaining yourself. I guess I’m an optimist.
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The world belongs to the people who say, ‘I can’.
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A large portion of American citizens, especially people of color, have lost confidence in our criminal justice system. Many have called for appointing special prosecutors when a police officer kills or injures a civilian.
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A poet or a comedian can say what’s on the mind of people. They should be funny. They should make you laugh. It may be so truthful that it hurts, but it makes you laugh.
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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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The biggest impediment to get the laws changed was the lobbyists. Whether you’re talking about healthcare, jobs going overseas, or tax reform, you’re always coming up against lobbyists.
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The less you need, the more you attract.
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You have to learn to laugh all the time. It’s a practice of life. It’s a practice of happiness.
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I think when you’re very dedicated to something and you’re engaged fully, you become a giver.
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