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The .350 hitter expects, and also deserves, a big payoff for his performance - even if he plays for a cellar-dwelling team. And a .150 hitter should get no reward - even if he plays for a pennant winner.

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Warren Buffett
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: August 30
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