Russell Simmons Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful.”

“The reason that I have Global Grind is to communicate ideas to people who might otherwise not be listening.”

“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.”

“I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.”

“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.”

“I want to get involved in things that makes a difference in peoples lives and lifts them up. I don't want to be a part of anything that's not inspiring or helpful to the community that I'm serving.”

“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.”

“Young people, when they're left alone, always want to have compassion, and they always want to give. They always want to help people who are less fortunate.”

“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.”

“I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I'm not a vegan for health reasons - although obviously I'm 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that's true. But I'm a vegan for compassionate reasons.”