I was crying for a week. But after a week, I recovered and said, 'Okay, this is my challenge. I have to move forward.'

resilienceInterview following dot-com crash, 2001

I want to put a smile on everyone's face. That's the reason I work so hard.

visionSoftBank World Conference, 2017

In my case, my judgment was really bad. I was in a way of love with the way that person, Adam, has his vision.

mistakesSoftBank Earnings Call, 2019

If you have a dream, you have to try it. You will regret it for the rest of your life if you don't.

entrepreneurshipUC Berkeley commencement address, 1990

The information revolution is going to be as big as — or even bigger than — the industrial revolution. This is just the beginning.

technologySoftBank Annual General Meeting, 2016

I met Jack Ma for maybe 10 minutes. No business plan, no revenue, nothing. I shook hands with him and invested $20 million.

investingInterview, Bloomberg, 2014