Wisdom Quotes
The best minds across centuries have wrestled with what it means to be wise. These quotes capture their hard-won insights.
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"Success is not about competing with others, but becoming your best self."Akio Morita
"When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate action to correct it."Soichiro Honda
"A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books."Soichiro Honda
"A humble heart with an ambitious mind is the recipe for greatness."Soichiro Honda
"The master of silence knows more than the master of words."Shoji Shima
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."Robin Li
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."Robin Li
"The highest form of knowledge is empathy."Robin Li
"I look at the next 300 years, not the next 3 months."Masayoshi Son
"I make decisions based on intuition and data. Both are essential."Masayoshi Son
"If you want to succeed, you must be willing to learn from your mistakes."Masayoshi Son
"Emotion and logic must both inform your decisions."Masayoshi Son
"The best business models are simple. If you need to explain it for an hour, it's too complex."Masayoshi Son
"If you don't have a long-term vision, you'll be swayed by short-term noise."Masayoshi Son
"The best decisions are made with incomplete information and strong conviction."Masayoshi Son
"The best mentors are those who have failed and learned from it."Masayoshi Son
"The best investments are made when everyone else is scared."Masayoshi Son
"The best strategy is to have a clear vision and the flexibility to adapt."Masayoshi Son
"Technology should serve humanity's deepest needs, not replace human connection."Hiroshi Mikitani
"Technology is neutral; it's human intention that gives it meaning."Hiroshi Mikitani
"Wisdom is knowing when to hold on and when to let go."Hiroshi Mikitani
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."Pony Ma
"Wisdom grows with experience and reflection."Pony Ma
"Wisdom comes from experience, not age."Zhang Yin
"The mind is the greatest power."Zhang Yin
"A good question is worth more than a hasty answer."Huateng Ma
"The wisest people are often the most humble."Huateng Ma
"Wisdom is knowing the difference between knowing and understanding."Huateng Ma
"Opportunities come to those who are prepared."Jack Ma
"Winning and losing are both experiences that a good person should always be prepared for."Jack Ma