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Philanthropy is part of our DNA - business-wise and family-wise.

— Sukanto Tanoto

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I have always believed that conservation is not a liability to industries. Instead, if done properly, it can be an asset.

You Americans bring your accountants and lawyers. We are like Nike -- we just do it."

It doesn't makes sense. Why should we import (plywood)? Why not produce ourselves?

I learn by doing, but each time I don’t understand, I will ask… If I don’t understand, I don’t feel ashamed to ask questions.

You have to see where the market is going. I always believe there is no sunset business. It’s all in the mindset because if you give up, then you die.

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