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- Jack Ma, cofounder of Chinese retail site Alibaba, is one of the wealthiest people in the world.
- Business leaders turn to Ma for inspiration, and over the years he's shared his thoughts on leadership, success, and education.
- Here are some of Ma's best quotes.
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Jack Ma is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of $37 billion.
In 1999, the Chinese entrepreneur cofounded Alibaba, and 20 years later, the online retailer has half a billion customers and is among the most valuable on the web. The company rakes in more profit than Walmart and Amazon combined.
Lately, Ma has shifted his focus toward education and philanthropy, and last year, he announced he would retire from Alibaba to return to teaching.
Emerging business leaders turn to Ma for inspiration, and over the years he's shared his thoughts on leadership, success, and education.
Here are 27 of the most brilliant quotes from Jack Ma.
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