The important thing to know is that life will always deal us a few bad cards, but we have to play those cards the best we can. And we can play to win. This was one lesson I picked up when I was a teenager. It has been my guiding principle ever since. When I wanted something, the best person to depend on was myself.

We have to look for opportunities if we're going to survive the next 50 years. We can't depend on what we have now.

I don't know another Philippine company that has lasted three generations, except for Ayala. Maybe Aboitiz is going to the third.

John Gokongwei Quotes