Of the billionaires I have known, money just brings out the basic traits in them. If they were jerks before they had money, they are simply jerks with a billion dollars.

Quote by Warren Buffett

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Our favorite holding period is forever.

Our favorite holding period is forever.

The investor of today does not profit from yesterday's growth.

The investor of today does not profit from yesterday's growth.

A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.

A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.

When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for...

When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for...

Price is what you pay.Value is what you get.

Price is what you pay.Value is what you get.

Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1.

Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1.

I just think that - when a country needs more income and we do, we're...

I just think that - when a country needs more income and we do, we're...

If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be...

If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be...

We believe that according the name 'investors' to institutions that trade actively is like calling...

We believe that according the name 'investors' to institutions that trade actively is like calling...

We enjoy the process far more than the proceeds.

We enjoy the process far more than the proceeds.

Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.

Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.

I buy expensive suits. They just look cheap on me.

I buy expensive suits. They just look cheap on me.

It's better to hang out with people better than you, ... Pick out associates whose...

It's better to hang out with people better than you, ... Pick out associates whose...

We enjoy the process far more than the proceeds.

We enjoy the process far more than the proceeds.

Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing.

Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing.

I always knew I was going to be rich. I don't think I ever doubted...

I always knew I was going to be rich. I don't think I ever doubted...

Derivatives are financial weapons of mass destruction.

Derivatives are financial weapons of mass destruction.

Value is what you get.

Value is what you get.

Love is the expression of one's values, the greatest reward you can earn for the...

Love is the expression of one's values, the greatest reward you can earn for the...

Means must be subsidiary to ends and to our desire for dignity and value.

Means must be subsidiary to ends and to our desire for dignity and value.