Quotes by An Wang

“Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius.”

“Markets change, tastes change, so the companies and the individuals who choose to compete in those markets must change.”

“No matter how complicated a problem is, it usually can be reduced to a simple, comprehensible form which is often the best solution.”

“We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad also.”

“I founded Wang Laboratories to show that Chinese could excel at things other than running laundries and restaurants.”

“You have to risk failure to succeed. The important thing is not to make one single mistake that will jeopardize the future.”

“My theme for philanthropy is the same approach I used with technology: to find a need and fill it.”

Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius.

You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart.

Markets change, tastes change, so the companies and the individuals who choose to compete in those markets must change.