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I never understood why they chose me [for the Time 100]. I’m just a regular, insignificant vegetable vendor ... There are countless people who are more famous than me, and who have donated 10, 20, or even 100 times more money than me.

— Chen Shu-chu

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I never thought this could happen to me.

Life is short. We are born with no material possessions and shall die the same way. Money is only useful when it is in the hands of people in need.

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My wish is that I can work till the day I collapse.

BBC News (2014)

I never told anyone about what I was doing because it was my personal business. All of a sudden, everybody knows.

Taipei Times (2023)

Spend only what you need, and you’ll be able to save a lot!

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