Carlos Slim
1940
5
Quotes
Biography
Carlos Slim Helú is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist widely known for being one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Born in 1940 in Mexico City, Slim acquired his father's business when he passed away and built on it to create Grupo Carso, a conglomerate with interests in various industries. He is particularly known for his investments in telecommunications through Telmex and América Móvil, both of which have had a significant impact on the Mexican economy. Slim is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, supporting education and healthcare initiatives in Mexico.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Live the present intensely and fully, do not let the past be a burden, and let the future be an incentive.
2
When we decide to do something, we do it quickly.
3
Competition makes you better, always, always makes you better, even if the competitor wins.
4
The key is the Internet. The United States is by far the most advanced country in this new digital culture, so we have to be there. The Internet is the heart of this new civilization, and telecommunications are the nervous system of this civilization.
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In this new wave of technology, you can't do it all yourself, you have to form alliances.