We need to hear everyone. We need dialogue between police and the community. They’re angry. They’re hurt. A dialogue can cause a shift in consciousness in the person if he’s understanding you and listening.
RUSSELL SIMMONSThe soundtrack in the poetry is the soundtrack from your own heartbeat.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
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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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I live in hip-hop. I don’t find it to be offensive.
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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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I try to keep a positive intention, and use whatever resources I have to benefit others. I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful. I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.
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I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there is so much diversity they have to have people from all the experiences.
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I used to think anxiety and insomnia drove me to success, but it was the stillness that let me be good at anything. When you extend the seconds of stillness, that’s when you’re able to think and learn.
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There are no failures, only quitters.
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I think if you’re open-minded, the road will take you where it takes you. If you’re closed, you might not get to go where the road is heading.
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I don’t fault business. If you run a corporation, your job is to maximize the return on investment for your investors. Good for you. But by the same token, we have to remember that corporations have no compassion. That’s why legislation and regulations are necessary.
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The key ingredient to any kind of happiness or success is to never give less than your best
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I am very lucky that I have talented and creative people around me. Also, mediation has been a very big part of my freedom, because it allows me to watch all the things going on and allows me to focus.
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Embrace struggle… It is your greatest teacher.
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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 think the artist’s job throughout history has been to tell – to say things that people are inspired by.
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I don’t miss my prayers and I don’t miss my yoga. Those things are important to me.
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