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We don't get paid for activity, just for being right. As to how long we'll wait, we'll wait indefinitely.
Warren Buffett
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Warren Buffett
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: August 30
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Warren Edward Buffett
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It's going to be tough because the economy is going to be getting worse for a while. And it might fall off a cliff if this doesn't pass. But nobody will ever know that if it does.
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I may have more money than you, but money doesn't make the difference. If there is any difference between you and me, it may simply be that I get up and have a chance to do what I love to do, every day. If you learn anything from me, this is the best advice I can give you.
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When we went crazy, and we did go crazy on residential real estate, it set things in motion that just - the dominoes started toppling.
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Traditional wisdom is long on tradition and short on wisdom.
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Focus on your customers and lead your people as though their lives depend on your success.
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