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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.

— Chen Shu-chu Chen Shu-chu (2018)

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I never thought this could happen to me.

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

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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!

There isn't much to talk about, because I did not enter any competition. I haven't really made any huge donations.

In response to being included on the TIME 100 list (2010)

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