The real force of Silicon Valley is the mentality, the spirit. There's no reason at all that can't be replicated in Paris.

- Xavier Niel

You can spend your money on art works and sit down and look at them. Or you can use your money to help people.

- Xavier Niel

If you are worried about the risk to your reputation, you don't launch a telecoms firm in an aggressive way.

- Xavier Niel

In life, you need a house and a car. After that, you have a choice.

- Xavier Niel