The fruit that you eat will never taste as beautiful as the fruit that I ate during the turmoil of war. You will never cherish it as much as I do.
Li Ka-ShingRead
A good reputation for yourself and your company is an invaluable asset not reflected in the balance sheets.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A strong reputation is a crucial asset that cannot be quantified financially.
Li Ka-Shing emphasizes the importance of reputation as a significant asset for both individuals and businesses. Unlike tangible financial assets, reputation influences trust and relationships, impacting long-term success beyond what is shown in financial statements.
Themes
ReputationAssetSuccessTrustBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
During a business conference, a speaker highlights the importance of maintaining a good reputation in the industry.
More from Li Ka-Shing
All quotes →In the Han Dynasty, Xiang_x000D_ Yu was very brave and won_x000D_ many battles, but in the end_x000D_ he failed. Treat people with_x000D_ sincerity and build a good_x000D_ organization. Otherwise, it_x000D_ doesn’t matter how famous _x000D_ or how capable you are.
Li Ka-ShingRead
The future may be made up of many factors but where it truly lies is in the hearts and minds of men. Your dedication should not be confined for your own gain, but unleashes your passion for our beloved country as well as for the integrity and humanity of mankind.
Li Ka-ShingRead
Vision is perhaps our greatest strength.. it has kept us alive to the power and continuity of thought through the centuries, it makes us peer into the future and lends shape to the unknown.
Li Ka-ShingRead
It doesn’t matter how strong or capable you are; if you don’t have a big heart, you will not succeed.
Li Ka-ShingRead
You can believe in Fung Shui if you want, but ultimately people control their own fate. The most important thing is to improve yourself and give it your best. Then many things previously thought to be impossible will become possible.
Li Ka-ShingRead
Similar quotes
The fact that my 15 minutes of fame has extended a little longer than 15 minutes is somewhat surprising to me and completely baffling to my wife.
Barack ObamaRead
The fans had become used to looking toward the scoreboard whenever a gymnast stuck a landing. You could tell they were thinking, 'Was that good enough? Would the numbers read 10.00?' The athlete was looking, too.
Nadia ComaneciRead
To have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation - this to to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo EmersonRead
In my career, I thought I've never wanted to get anywhere in particular. I just wanted to work with interesting people on interesting projects.
Cate BlanchettRead
The ability to work hard for days on end without losing focus is a talent. The ability to keep absorbing new information after many hours of study is a talent.
Garry KasparovRead
Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.
Russell ConwellRead