8. Jack Ma loves Forrest Gump

Jack Ma said he has been particularly inspired by the character of Forrest Gump. "I love Forrest Gump. (He is) simple, and never gives up."

"People think he's dumb, but he knows what he's doing." He also quoted the line in the movie "Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you're going to get."

Poster of the movie Forrest Gump