Jack Ma

"Do not fear failure. Fear doing nothing."

"The internet is becoming the town square for the global community of the future."

"Complaining is ineffective. I want all managers to be effective, so I don't want them to complain."

"You need to learn from the past, but focus on the present and future."

"I am not afraid of anything. I am only afraid of people who are afraid."

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

"If you want to change the world, you need to change your thinking first."

"Money is not the most important thing in life. The most important thing is what you can do."

"Everybody thinks women should look beautiful, but I think we look beautiful when we're doing things we enjoy."

"The opportunities are on the edge of chaos."

"Happiness is not about how much money you have, but how you treat people."

"Great entrepreneurs think big and act big. But they start small and think small."

"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."

"People fail because they do not persist long enough."

"The internet is like alcohol in some sense. It amplifies your basic tendencies."

"If you want to succeed, focus on changing the world, not on making money."

"The biggest challenge of the 21st century is managing success."

"We should not complain about the economy. We should focus on what we can do."

"When you are young, listen to everyone, but don't obey everyone."

"The beauty of the Internet is that it has made entrepreneurship accessible to everyone."

"You have to believe that you are the best, even if you are not."

"Successful people do the things that unsuccessful people are not willing to do."

"To be happy, you need to smile and laugh more often."

"Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are going to get."

"The only thing you own in this world is your reputation. Guard it with your life."

"Young people should be fearless. Don't be afraid to fail."

"The Internet is a powerful force for change, but it requires good people to make it work."

"Education should be for everyone, not just the rich."

"The biggest problem is that people think too much and do too little."

"If you want to succeed, you must first fail."