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" Well, it's the last step of the civil rights movement: You know, wrap your hands around some money, right? "

Russell Simmons

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" I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference. "

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" I think the idea of getting money out of politics is critical. "

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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. "

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" 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. "

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

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" I'm a creative guy. And I only do businesses as a result of like I've - I'm try to find what my gifts are and give them immediately. As soon as I get them and I understand, I give them back. "

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

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" I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful. "

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" 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. "

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

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" Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question. "

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" 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. "

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" I have 2 million Twitter followers. Some of those people are also yogis and activists and people who really go out and make a difference. I do as much as I can with my voice. It's effortless in some cases. I try to remind everybody that they have that kind of voice. "

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