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The game of life is the game of everlasting learning. At least it is if you want to win.
Charlie Munger
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Charlie Munger
Age: 100
Born: 1924
Born: January 1
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Nebraska
Charlie Thomas Munger
Charles T. Munger
Charles Thomas Munger
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While no real money came down, my family gave me a good education and a marvelous example of how people should behave, and in the end that was more valuable than money. Being surrounded by the right values from the beginning is an immense treasure. Warrenhad that. It even has a financial advantage.
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I think liberal art faculties at major universities have views that are not very sound, at least on public policy issues - they may know a lot of French however.
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If only I had the influence with my wife and children that I have in some other quarters!
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When you borrow a man's car, always return it with a tank of gas.
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