John Gokongwei Quotations

As a boy in school, I already had the drive to be No. 1. If I achieve my goals, OK, but if not, I always ask why and try to rectify myself.

If you sell to the rich, you will become poor. If you sell to the poor, you can become rich. It is easier to get one peso from a million poor people than to get one million from one rich person.

I dont usually make political comments, because I am a businessman, not a politician.

It was during my first trip to America in 1953 - thats when I learned to visit museums. I was then 26 years old. When I travel, the first thing I do is to visit museums. When I go to New York City, I usually go to Broadway to see the shows.

Do what is right... do it with honesty and vigor. Be creative - thats important. Dont follow what other people are doing.

Sun Cellular is the biggest investment in my business career.

I only take vitamin B complex. Before World War II, I used to take ionized yeast, because in the pre-war era we never heard about vitamins.

Managers will work for a salary. Entrepreneurs create new businesses. Many people have capital, but instead of making money for business they build houses for rent. It's easy money to collect rental.

But everyone has a chance. Every big guy started off small.

I dont rely on feng shui. I believe hard work brings us good luck and success.