Chen Guangbiao

“For lots of people who became rich, they believe they earned their fortune through hard work. They don't think about society and only want to leave their fortune to their children.”

“The world needs a person like me so that many other rich people will be able to follow my role model. If they do, many poor people will be helped.”

“Starting my business has been very hard work. I have received no help from any officials at all.”

“I like to get my hands dirty. Talk is cheap.”

“I want Chinese history to remember me as Carnegie is remembered. I want Chinese people to remember me as they remember Marx and Lenin.”

“I may be a maverick, but it doesn't mean I like playing tricks.”

“I have a responsibility to devote my energy to my country and my people.”

“My goal is to work diligently to become the top philanthropist in the world.”

“Society needs hundreds of hundreds of thousands of Chen Guangbiaos.”

“The tradition and style of the 'New York Times' make it very difficult to have objective coverage of China. If we could purchase it, its tone might turn around.”

“If you have only a glass of water, then one person can drink. If you have a bucket, a whole family can benefit.”

“It's hard to be a good philanthropist in China.”

“My plan for 'The New York Times,' if I get the deal, will be putting the paper on every newsstand across the country and making 'The Times' accessible to every Chinese household. China is such a big market and is too big to miss.”

“I want to spread the message in the U.S. that there are good philanthropists in China, and not all are crazy spenders on luxury goods.”

“Whenever I see people in difficulty, I just try to help them. In fact, I believe I have helped over 700,000 people in my life.”

“Many rich people in China made their fortunes by damaging natural resources and building corrupt relations with the government.”

“When I was 4 years old, my brother and sister died of hunger, so I achieved my success through confidence, self-motivation and my hard work.”