Henry Sy Quotes

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.

- Henry Sy

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.

- Henry Sy

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.

- Henry Sy

My businesses are all related - retail, shopping centers, banking, real estate, and tourism development. Together they create synergy.

- Henry Sy

Our businesses also help promote socio-economic progress.

- Henry Sy

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

- Henry Sy

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

Ever since I was a kid, I've always believed in doing my best, that one should aspire to be No. 1.

- Henry Sy

I started with shoes, and with hard work and discipline, the business prospered.

- Henry Sy