Jack Ma

Alibaba founder

Contemporary influential 85 sayings

Sayings by Jack Ma

We are not afraid of competition. We are afraid of not having competition.

2006 — Speech
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I believe that when you have a good team, you can do anything.

2005 — Interview
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My job is to help more people get jobs. My job is to help more small businesses make money.

2014 — Interview
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If you want to win, you have to be different.

2010 — Speech
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I don't think about money. I think about how to make customers happy.

2008 — Interview
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The world is changing so fast. If you don't change, you will be left behind.

2016 — Speech
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I never thought I would be rich. I just wanted to do something useful.

2014 — Interview
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We are not a technology company. We are a data company.

2015 — Speech at a conference
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If you want to be successful, you have to be different. You have to be unique.

2010 — Speech
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I don't want to be the richest man in China. I want to be the happiest man in China.

2014 — Interview
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The opportunities are always where the complaints are.

2010 — Speech
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I believe that if you have a dream, you should go for it.

2005 — Interview
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I don't care about money. I care about the future.

2008 — Interview
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The most important thing is to have a good team. Without a good team, you can't do anything.

2010 — Speech
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I want to be a teacher. I want to teach people how to fish, not just give them fish.

2014 — Interview
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I don't think I'm smart. I think I'm lucky.

2008 — Interview
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The internet is a gift from God.

2000 — Speech at a conference
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I want to make Alibaba a global company. I want to help small businesses all over the world.

2014 — Interview
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If you want to be successful, you have to be patient.

2010 — Speech
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I don't believe in quick success. I believe in hard work and persistence.

2008 — Interview
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