Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
The best way to protect both the policemen and the community going forward is by creating a system that's just, where everyone feels safe.
Russell Simmons
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
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
System
Community
Everyone
Best
Policemen
Feels
Forward
Going
Creating
Way
Protect
Safe
More quotes by Russell Simmons
Urban pop culture is its own phenomena that is for some reason is left out of Hollywood. It's the most mainstream thing there is.
Russell Simmons
Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
Russell Simmons
I think people instinctively know that their job is to give service and that they are part of a community. It had a great impact on me when my father walked the picket lines and I walked with him during the civil rights movement.
Russell Simmons
As long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.
Russell Simmons
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.
Russell Simmons
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.
Russell Simmons
You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people.
Russell Simmons
There's something about the authenticity that Hollywood is missing when it comes to urban culture.
Russell Simmons
I try to make my life about service, and hope that one day we can all 'see' a little better because God is with everyone and everywhere.
Russell Simmons
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone - except the music industry itself.
Russell Simmons
There is no happiness until the mind is still. The cause of all sickness and sadness is the fluctuation of the mind.
Russell Simmons
Mistakes only cost you when you don't acknowledge them.
Russell Simmons
There are poor white people who hear rap music and feel it is about them, because it is. That's why you have an Eminem and a Bubba Sparxxx and rappers like that.
Russell Simmons
When the mind is totally still, there's only bliss. I got a piece of that reality from my first yoga class, from smiling and breathing in every difficult pose. I went, Oh my God! I'm clear! I love this!
Russell Simmons
Quiet time is the key. We have hundreds of thousands of kids around the country meditating through the David Lynch Foundation.
Russell Simmons
You don't expect a 94-year-old white guy to pick Dope, which was an awesome movie not even close to being considered by the Academy. And that's what it's all about, like, promoting people who might not otherwise get promoted and celebrating people who might not get celebrated.
Russell Simmons
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
I know a lot of angry liberals right now. Hell, I know a lot of angry vegans.
Russell Simmons
People build themselves up before you even have to deal with them.
Russell Simmons
A poet or a comedian can say what's on the mind of people. They should be funny. They should make you laugh. It may be so truthful that it hurts, but it makes you laugh.
Russell Simmons