Russell Simmons Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“When I started the diamond business, no black person, period, was in it to do what we're trying to do to change the industry. So I like to do things that I see clearly that are in my, you know, scope. And then, I had to figure how I get talented or smart business people around me to execute. That's what I have to do.”

“Service is the key to everything in life.”

“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.”

“I think I'm less afraid of failure than some others.”

“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.”

“Look at all the billionaires. If I know 15 billionaires, I know 13 unhappy people.”

“I want to promote poetry to the point where you got all the baldhead kids running around doing poetry, getting the music out of the way and having only words, the spoken word, and then see what happens.”

“I want to fight poverty and ignorance and give opportunity to those people who are locked out.”

“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.”

“American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians.”