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64 quotes by Russell Simmons

Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American business magnate. He co-founded the hip-hop music label Def Jam and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Married to Samantha Simmons of East Providence RI,Simmons has been described as the third richest figure in hip hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million in 2011.
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Respect your parents. What they tell you is true. Hard work, dedication and faith will get you anything. Imagination will drive itself. You can get... →

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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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Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it.

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I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have.

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Poverty and lack of knowledge must be challenged.

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

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Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in.

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If you wake up deciding what you want to give versus what you're going to get, you become a more successful person. In other words, if you want... →

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As I get, I give. Giving as you get is critical. It has everything to do with being happy for yourself, and making others happy is the cause of... →

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Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle.

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The book 'Do You!' is about your inner voice. And when you connect to that voice then you - then the freedom comes. And we're only here... →

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You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people.

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You know, I love all kinds of activism. I certainly think blacks deserve to have something whether it is affirmative action or an opportunity that... →

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