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" My financial service business is the absolute best thing I have done to empower the poor. I run many charities and fight many political causes, but my financial service company is the greatest gift I've given. "

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" The book 'Do You!' is about your inner voice. And when you connect to that voice then you - then the freedom comes. And we're only here to be happy. So happy makes money. Money doesn't make happy. "

Russell Simmons

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" I'm a big supporter of President Obama. "

" Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" It is crucial that rappers have the chance to express the truth that is in their heart. "

" Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in. "

" Poverty and lack of knowledge must be challenged. "

" I'm born into the cycle of giving that we're all born into, and I recognize it. So just because something is a good business, I'm not a business guy. I'm a creative guy. "

" I think when you're very dedicated to something and you're engaged fully, you become a giver. "

" Art is a way to express yourself and through that you can escape a bad situation. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" Respect your parents. What they tell you is true. Hard work, dedication and faith will get you anything. Imagination will drive itself. You can get anything you want, but you have to have faith behind all your ideas. Stick to your goals and have an undying faith. "

" The difference between blues, jazz, rock n' roll and rap is that rap stayed poor. Even the white rappers are poor. It's scarier to look at poor people; it makes everyone uncomfortable. Their pain is something that people would like to see swept under the rug. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

" I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. "

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

" 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 am very lucky that I have talented and creative people around me. Also, mediation has been a very big part of my freedom, because it allows me to watch all the things going on and allows me to focus. "

" People will always blame the poets for society's ills. But these are the true artists. "

" I go to yoga every day. I meditate every morning. "

" Hip-hop is a voice for voiceless poor people. "

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

" I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have. "

Russell Simmons

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" Last year my wife got a Rolls-Royce. "