American - Businessman | October 4, 1957 -
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.
Russell Simmons
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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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I'm a big supporter of President Obama.
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American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians.
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I think the idea of getting money out of politics is critical.
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You can't jump to vegan if you're not. Some people are absolute. Some people are able to be gradual.
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I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it.
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Actresses are kind of a little crazy.
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To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for.
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I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of comfort and happiness.
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People are afraid of failure - they don't like to work so hard and have people keep saying, 'No.' I think that's what people fear most.
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I don't use my brain about the creative thing. From a business standpoint, I instinctively do things: when I get something right, it's never because I use my brain.
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