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" I see a lot of opportunity in Internet-related start-ups, and second is the solar business. "
Masayoshi Son
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" My philosophy is that the digital revolution will make mankind happier and more productive, and that won't change over the next 300 years. If you don't stick to that original philosophy, even perfect control of a bunch of companies isn't going to do you any good. "
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" Traditional companies have to start looking into themselves to offer more opportunities in their companies by starting new subsidiaries and joint ventures. "
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" The energy in Silicon Valley is because of the very talented engineers immigrating from around the world, especially Indians and Chinese. They are the best engineers, and Japan doesn't have enough of them. "
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" When the founders retire, it's always difficult for the second generation and third generation. "
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" Renewables is part of social responsibility, but the information revolution is the only main thing I am interested in. "
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" India has the best opportunity ahead of us. "
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" I don't like accidental success. It's what Bill Gates calls 'random,' a term he uses with the opposite of respect. "
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" Uber has to design for the global platform. "
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" The autonomous car is definitely coming, and when that stage comes, this ride-share business becomes even more important. "
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" I know I should not be a hindrance to SoftBank's future growth and that I need to pass on the baton to the younger generation. "
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" In tennis, you strike a ball just after the rebound for the fastest return. It's the same with investment. "
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" Just like I gave Jack Ma and Alibaba the luxury of staying private for longer, I am now giving Arm the gift of being private. My only message to them now is take my investment and let's go, go, go. "
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" Alibaba is Alibaba. We are going to keep on, you know, having Alibaba as our core company in our family. "
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" Those who rule data will rule the entire world. "
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" The pension system ties you to companies much longer in Japan. "
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" I was richer than Bill Gates for 3 days. "
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" It struck me deep in my mind. Some day, the chip is going to surpass mankind's brain. "
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" Alibaba model is the model that I am supporting in China, in India, and even in Japan. "
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" Money is available from investors as long as you have a great business model and a talented leader. "
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Great
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" I am the largest shareholder in SoftBank; I share the same interest as the other shareholders. "
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" It's actually sad to be rich. "
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" I started Softbank in 1981, a year and a half after I came back from the United States, after graduating from Berkeley. I wanted to start my own company when I came back to Japan. "
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" I'm the king of debt. "
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" I am the man who keeps his words. "
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" Back in the year 2000, most of the Internet companies were not making any money. "
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" Just believe in the future and direction of the capability that ARM has. Go deep and build a better future, both for the company and for its contribution to the industry. That's what I want ARM to do: invest more the future. "
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" InMobi is not just an India-focused company, but it is a global player. "
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" The best opportunity for return on investment is in the information revolution. "
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" I am actually better at predicting or talking about 30 years later than three years. "
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" Wisdom and knowledge are the most valuable things in the body. "
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