I would love to, if someone would lend me the money.

No matter what your current condition, how or where you grew up, or what education or training you feel you lack, you can be successful in your chosen endeavor. It is spirit, fortitude, and hardiness that matter more than where you start.

I know nothing about technology.

If we go to work at 8 a.m. and go home at 5 p.m., this is not a high-tech company and Alibaba will never be successful. If we have that kind of 8-5 spirit, then we should just go and do something else.

Customers should be number 1, Employees number 2, and then only your Shareholders come at number 3.

If Alibaba cannot become a Microsoft or Walmart, I will regret it for the rest of my life.

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