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" 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

Diversity

Key

People

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Russell Simmons

Blessed

Help

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

" I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it. "

" You can't jump to vegan if you're not. Some people are absolute. Some people are able to be gradual. "

" I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of comfort and happiness. "

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" 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. "

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Russell Simmons

Today

Suffering

" If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It's a step process. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 making yourself happy, and it's the cycle of giving and getting. "

" 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. "