Russell Simmons

Entrepreneur, Music Producer

Russell Simmons is a music mogul and entrepreneur known for co-founding Def Jam Recordings and advocating for social justice.

Born
October 4, 1957
Quotes
286
Rank
#5581

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"No matter where you want to go, as long as you follow your path with faith, dedication and hard work, you are going to get there."

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"If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you'll receive good."

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"Self-Development Quotes on: Courage, Honesty Any kind of lasting success is rooted in honesty."

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"I don't like to say, Oh, this is my favorite record because there was a moment that that record made me feel a certain way. The one on the radio at the present moment could be the one that's most inspiring, because it's at that second that you're aware of "the infinite everything.""

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"I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen."

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"I read "The Yoga Sutras" every day.And also the "The Bhagavad Gita." Those two books sit by my bed."

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"An animal products diet is like smoking 20 cigarettes a day."

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"There was a moment when I was watching Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Badboys' that I felt, you know, inspired. I don't know if I was proud, because so many people do the work. 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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"There's something about the authenticity that Hollywood is missing when it comes to urban culture."

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"The artists are now big brands."

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"Success is happiness. People say, "Oh that sounds corny." No matter how rich you are you can only sit your ass in one seat at a time. You have to be comfortable in that seat."

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"In the morning I stand up, scratch a little bit, then I light a candle and I meditate. Every morning. I've been meditating for maybe 20 years. I meditate so I can make choices; so I'm not a sheep all the time. So I can see better than what everyone else is doing."

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"Well, it's the last step of the Civil Rights Movement: you know, wrap your hands around some money."

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"Art is a way to express yourself and through that you can escape a bad situation."

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"My little girls are the most beautiful women in the world. I am a lucky, lucky man. I will spend every day making sure that they know this."

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"I'm just suggesting that when you're faced with fear and anxiety, don't medicate. Meditate instead."

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