The stuff I do, I do every day, and I've been doing it for long periods of time. I don't start and quit-ever. I start and stay on it. Russell Simmons More Quotes by Russell Simmons More Quotes From Russell Simmons You'll see a lot of funny stuff, you'll see a lot of daddy knows best stuff, you'll see a lot of me and my wife trying to hold the family together. Russell Simmons daddyfamilyfunny I want to talk a little bit abut two things: clarity and cloudiness. Both of them quiet the mind. One quiets it, the other numbs it. either way, there's less thought, and the less thought, the more happiness. Russell Simmons mindwanttwo The less you need, the more you attract. Russell Simmons needs 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. Russell Simmons jobsfatherthinking I think if you're open-minded, the road will take you where it takes you. If you're closed, you might not get to go where the road is heading. Russell Simmons journeyrunningthinking When the mind is totally still, there's only bliss. I got a piece of that reality from my first yoga class, from smiling and breathing in every difficult pose. I went, "Oh my God! I'm clear! I love this!" Russell Simmons breathingyogareality Every time I go into a new venture, I find a "rabbi" who has the business acumen to help me understand the mechanics of that industry, the costs involved in developing a product, and what you need to do in order to make a profit. Russell Simmons new-venturesgrowthorder Antisemitism is just another form of racism. It's the same sickness, whether it's about Christians, about Islamophobia, which is horrible. It's all wrong. It's all the same. Russell Simmons sicknessracismchristian Gangsta rappers, they call them. Not nearly as gangsta as the things that inspire them.. you know, a gangsta government that we operate under. Russell Simmons gangstarappergovernment A more happy mind leads to quietness and clarity. And that clarity helps you have a greater capacity to do more and to become more successful and more giving. Russell Simmons successfulmindgiving I'm really not an angry vegan, but human beings are f***ing rude. Russell Simmons veganrudehumans The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. Russell Simmons tolerancegroupspeople I don't eat any animals or anything that has to do with animals. No fish or egg or dairy because I personally don't feel it's a good practice to eat anything that might run away from you. Russell Simmons practicerunninganimal Many of my biggest business endeavors were failures before they became a success. Some failed for as long as six years before they hit. Everyone around me thought I was crazy. You just have to stay at it. Russell Simmons crazylongyears Running all my different companies has turned out to be a lot easier because I mediate twice a day and go to yoga every day. Russell Simmons yogadifferentrunning The person who understands Dharma will have the opposite reaction to a "hard" job. That person will be eager to get started, no matter what kind of work is in front of her, because she understands that she's doing God's work. And when you're working for God, nothing is too hard. Russell Simmons matteroppositesjobs If you aren't passionate about a vision, it's hard to have faith in it. Russell Simmons passionatevisionfaith Get unstuck from whatever it is you perceive is holding you back from realizing your dreams. Russell Simmons perceiverealizingdream In my heart, I know that marriage equality for every human being isn't a question of if, but only a matter of when. I ask those who feel that giving freedom to others somehow binds you, to please take a good look at what you are standing behind. Russell Simmons gayheartgiving It is only through opening your hearts will you be able to see that by promoting freedom for all, you are unchaining yourself. I guess I'm an optimist. I have faith in people and our government ultimately to do the right thing. And to my brothers and sisters in California, I'm there with you every step of the way until that day comes... Russell Simmons gaybrotherheart
