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Warren Buffett
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: August 30
Entrepreneur
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Omaha
Nebraska
Warren Edward Buffett
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It's a big mistake to try and mislead people. They will turn around.
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Be fearful when there is greed and be greedy when there is fear.
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I lose confidence in other people, all kinds of institutions.
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So if you are evaluating others (or yourself!) in the investment field, think out some standards - apply them - interpret them.
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We do not view the company itself as the ultimate owner of our business assets but instead view the company as a conduit through which our shareholders own assets.
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A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.
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Tell me your heroes and I'll tell you how your life will end up
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What an investor needs is the ability to correctly evaluate selected businesses. Note that word “selected”: You don't have to be an expert on every company, or even many. You only have to be able to evaluate companies within your circle of competence. The size of that circle is not very important knowing its boundaries, however, is vital.
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Time is your friend, impulse is your enemy. Take advantage of compound interest and don't be captivated by the siren song of the market.
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I made my first investment at age eleven. I was wasting my life up until then.
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It is more important to say no to an opportunity, than to say yes.
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Be brave when others are afraid, and afraid when others are brave.
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If you're in a card game and you can't figure out who the patsy is, you're it.
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To win, the first thing you have to do is not lose.
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