Huateng Ma

Tech Entrepreneur Chinese Born 1971 (age 55)

Co-founded Tencent and built major Chinese technology corporation.

386 quotes

"Strength without vulnerability is brittleness."
Strength
"Fear is the mind's way of preparing for futures that may never arrive."
Fear
"Power corrupts when we forget we're temporary stewards, not owners."
Power
"Money is a measure of value created, not value itself."
Money
"Health is wealth; all other wealth is just accounting."
Health
"Adventure begins where certainty ends."
Adventure
"Imagination is the technology of the soul."
Imagination
"The past is data; the future is vision; now is action."
Time
"Truth is simple; lies are complicated and exhausting."
Truth
"Freedom without responsibility is anarchy; responsibility without freedom is oppression."
Freedom
"Philosophy is the art of asking better questions."
Philosophy
"Literature teaches us to see through others' eyes."
Literature
"Politics is the art of compromise without losing principle."
Politics
"War is always a failure of imagination and dialogue."
War
"Motivation is temporary; meaning is permanent."
Motivation
"Inspiration is finding meaning in the mundane."
Inspiration
"Relationships are not transactions; they are investments."
Relationships
"Solitude is necessary; isolation is dangerous."
Solitude
"Life's value is not in length but in depth of lived moments."
Life
"Love is the answer, even when we don't fully understand the question."
Love
"The internet is like a tide – it lifts all boats, but some sink faster than others."
Technology
"In business, timing is everything. The best idea at the wrong moment is still a bad idea."
Success
"We build platforms, not just products. Platforms change how people think."
Leadership
"Fear of failure is the biggest failure of all."
Fear
"Data is the new oil, but only if you know how to refine it."
Knowledge
"Connection is not about technology – technology is just the tool for connection."
Relationships
"The strongest companies are built by people who believe in something bigger than profit."
Motivation
"Every problem is an opportunity wearing a different costume."
Change
"You cannot innovate if you are afraid to break what exists."
Courage
"True wealth is measured not by what you own, but by what you share."
Money