what does li ka-shing seek in life? writer victor hugo holds the clue
So what does Li Ka-shing actually want out of life? The question was put to the property tycoon by a group of teenagers during an $80 million cheque presentation to St Paul's Co-Education College.
The hard-nosed businessman abruptly pulled the thoughts of a French philosopher out of his hat. 'There is a great spectacle, and that is the sea. There is a greater spectacle than the sea, and that is the sky. There is yet a greater spectacle than the sky, and that is the interior of the soul. If you find yourself to be very successful one day and willing to contribute your utmost to our society, nations and other people, you will feel very happy inside.'
The quote was from writer Victor Hugo, better known for a literary classic that captures the plight of an underclass, Les Miserables.
a funny thing happened at the forum
As the great and the good gathered in Beijing yesterday for the World Economic Forum's China Business Summit, its organisers got a harsh reminder of the reality of mainland business.