236 Quotes by Jack Ma

I am going to enjoy some other things apart from business.

I always tell myself that we are born here not to work, but to enjoy life. We are here to make things better for one another, and not to work. If you are spending your whole life working, you will certainly regret it. No matter how successful you are in your career, you must always remember that we are here to live. If you keep yourself busy working, you will surely regret it.

The quality of a good leader therefore is his vision, tenacity, and his capability.

I think Yahoo is a great company, with great assets.

What kind of business world are we living in?

A lot of people complain about yesterday. We have no power to change yesterday. But this very day, 30 years later, is what we can control and decide. Change yourself, take baby steps, and stay determined for ten years. I thank the times of change and everyone’s complaints. Because when everyone is complaining, that is your chance, an opportunity. It’s only in times of change that someone can be clear of what he has and wants, and what he needs to give up.

When I was 12 years old, I got interested in learning English.

But you've got to have patience to make money here.

I don't shop online, but my wife buys everything at home. We buy sea crabs, fresh crabs, all kinds of things.