Henry Sy ,quotes

I've always wanted to be a bu...

I've always wanted to be a businessman. No other ambitions - I just wanted to be in business, even when I was a child in Fujian province, south China.

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In life and in business, you ...

In life and in business, you need to be good-hearted and trustworthy, and to have integrity. This is the way to build long-term relationships. It is also important to be optimistic and to look at challenges as opportunities.

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There is no substitute for ha...

There is no substitute for hard work. There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

You have to have a dream, whe...

You have to have a dream, whether big or small. Then plan, focus, work hard and be very determined to achieve your goals.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

SM Seaside City Cebu: soon to...

SM Seaside City Cebu: soon to be the Philippines' Largest Mall and the 4th Largest in the World

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There is no such thing as ove...

There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. If you fail, do not be discouraged; try again. When you do well, do not change your ways. Success is not just good luck: it is a combination of hard work, good credit standing, opportunity, readiness and timing. Success will not last if you do not take care of it.

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My basic strategy is to stick...

My basic strategy is to stick to my core business, and to my area of expertise. My businesses are all related - retail, shopping centers, banking, real estate and tourism development. Together they create synergy.

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I started with shoes, and wit...

I started with shoes, and with hard work and discipline, the business prospered. I moved to the department store business and again, things went well.

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Our businesses also help prom...

Our businesses also help promote socio-economic progress.

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I used to roller skate a lot ...

I used to roller skate a lot in my youth on Taft Avenue, Manila. That is the reason there is always a skating area in all my SM malls. I want more people to share my love for skating.

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We strongly believe that the ...

We strongly believe that the Philippines has huge potential in the tourism industry, given our beautiful islands, moderate weather conditions, good cuisine, and the flair of Filipinos for hospitality and entertainment.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

I instilled in my children th...

I instilled in my children the importance of good values in business: hard work, determination, integrity, and optimism.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

My basic strategy is to stick...

My basic strategy is to stick to my core business and to my area of expertise.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

There is no substitute for ha...

There is no substitute for hard work. There is no such thing as an overnight success or easy money.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

I came to the Philippines to ...

I came to the Philippines to follow my father who came here earlier, looking for a better life. I helped my father in our sari-sari store. I also asked him if I could go back to school so I could learn English and improve myself.

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Pride or ego is not important...

Pride or ego is not important to me. What is more important is common sense, the welfare of the company, and the objective reality that we need to be cautious during difficult times. One should not make decisions based on emotions or ego.

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Doing a mall is not only cons...

Doing a mall is not only construction of the physical place: what is important is the merchandising mix. We strive to serve the convenience of the public. We want shopping at our malls to be a unique and an enjoyable experience.

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Our store was so small, it ha...

Our store was so small, it had no back or second floor. We just slept on the counter late at night after the store was closed.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

You have to have a dream, whe...

You have to have a dream, whether big or small. Then plan well, focus, work hard, and be very determined to achieve your goals.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

I took a risk and invested in...

I took a risk and invested in SM Mall of Asia because I wanted to create something that could contribute to Philippine tourism growth.

Henry Sy 10.08.2025 21:02:02 8 quotes

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