Wang Shi Quotes
Born: March 7, 1951
Wang Shi, the indomitable founder of China’s Vanke, is a titan of action whose life is a testament to the power of relentless will. Rising from a military background to build the world’s largest residential developer, he preaches a philosophy of disciplined execution over idle dreaming. His legacy is not merely corporate, but a radical call to adventure—climbing the Seven Summits, crossing the poles, and proving that momentum is the antidote to fear. His quotes resonate because they strip motivation down to its rawest essence: movement before perfection. For Wang Shi, every step forward is a victory, making him the enduring voice for those who dare to do.
Wang Shi Quotes (10)
"I used to work for an SOE. The wealth I created didn't belong to me. In other words, I was only managing money for the country and the people."
— Wang Shi"No entrepreneur ever publicly admits to bribing, but few dare to openly claim they don't, either."
— Wang Shi"It's easy not to bribe. But it's not so easy to keep a business running at the same time."
— Wang Shi"In the West, if a city faces financial difficulties, it'll go bankrupt. But in China, cities will be subsidised by the Ministry of Finance. So some small- and medium-sized cities aren't worried about going bankrupt. They figure the central government will help them out."
— Wang Shi"My next goal is for Shenzhen to become the model of environmentally-friendly and sustainable development."
— Wang Shi"If you only get money, but you don't care about a thing, right or wrong, you cannot last. That cannot sustain you for the future."
— Wang Shi"As people's lifestyles have improved, they've become more and more sensitive toward animals. It's becoming a universal value, like Western classical music."
— Wang Shi"You must still stand up and say no when society is facing a backslide or a moment of danger."
— Wang Shi