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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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Russell Simmons
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 4
Business Person
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Record Producer
Television Producer
Writer
Queens
New York
Russell Wendell Simmons
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If you don't break a hole through the brick wall, don't just start digging a new hole. Keep going until you break through that wall.
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My idea is to integrate black stars into mainstream stars. It hasn't been explored properly. That's what Im doing in Hollywood.
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What I would do to change this planet is have everyone meditate and look inside. Then we'd have a happier, more service-oriented, less-needy world.
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The less you need, the more you attract.
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When you sit quietly and look inside, things that seem so difficult on the outside become a lot easier to digest. Concerns that might've caused a lot of anxiety just come and go.
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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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When you give without reservation, you’ll become a magnet that pulls the world toward you.
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A clear and focused mind will last a lifetime. Getting your mind in shape is nothing less than the key to sustainable success in the world.
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You have to live your life as if you are already where you want to be.
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As long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.
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