The truth is, everything that has happened in my life... that I thought was a crushing event at the time, has turned… — Warren Buffett Crush Copy Share Image
Knowing the edge of your competency is important. If you think you know more than you do, you will get in trouble. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Asking for financial advice from a financial planner is like asking a barber if you need a hair cut. — Warren Buffett Advice Copy Share Image
When a management team with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it is the reputation… — Warren Buffett Brilliance Copy Share Image
It takes 150 years to build an investment bank and only five minutes to convince you to sell me preferred stock in… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
If AIG had tried to unwind their derivatives books. I don't know. It would have hit every institution in the world. — Warren Buffett Book Copy Share Image
The true investor welcomes volatility ... a wildly fluctuating market means that irrationally low prices will periodically be attached to solid businesses. — Warren Buffett Business Copy Share Image
It's never paid to bet against America. We come through things, but its not always a smooth ride. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
We intend to continue our practice of working only with people whom we like and admire. This policy not only maximizes our… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
We say we are trying to buy into businesses with excellent economics, run by honest and able people at a decent price.… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
You know, people talk about this being an uncertain time. You know, all time is uncertain. I mean, it was uncertain back… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
All but a few of the organizations do not specifically promise to deliver superior investment performance although it is perhaps not unreasonable… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
I certainly do believe anyone engaged in the management of money should have a standard of measurement, and that both he and… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
We will prosper or suffer in controlled investments in relation to the operating performances of our businesses - we will not attempt… — Warren Buffett Business Copy Share Image
“You do things when the opportunities come along. I've had periods in my life when I've had a bundle of ideals come… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
We've used derivatives for many, many years. I don't think derivatives are evil, per se, I think they are dangerous. ...So we… — Warren Buffett Attention Copy Share Image
Focus alone is not enough; putting in the time to commit is also crucial to achieve success. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
The nature of democracy is such that when there's - there'll be revulsion, obviously, towards - that's never going to happen again. — Warren Buffett Democracy Copy Share Image
There are certain things that cannot be adequately explained to a virgin either by words or pictures. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
I never attempt to make money on the stock market. I buy on the assumption that they could close the market the… — Warren Buffett Assumption Copy Share Image
The fundamental basis of above-average performance in the long run is sustainable competitive advantage. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Your premium brand had better be delivering something special, or it's not going to get the business. — Warren Buffett Business Copy Share Image
I find that the standard of living does not go up in proportion with the cost of living. The trick in life… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
If you are not willing to own a stock for 10 years, do not even think about owning it for 10 minutes. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
A home is one of the most important assets that most people will ever buy. Homes are also where memories are made… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Truly conservative actions arise from intelligent hypotheses, correct facts and sound reasoning. — Warren Buffett Action Copy Share Image
Having first rate people on the team is more important than designing hierarchies and clarifying who reports to whom. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
If you don't feel comfortable owning something for 10 years, then don't own it for 10 minutes. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
“Wall Street is the only place that people drive to in a Rolls Royce to take advice from people who ride the… — Warren Buffett Customer Copy Share Image
Do what you would do for free, having passion for what you do is the most important thing. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
I don't look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
You are lucky in life if you have the right heroes. I advise all of you, to the extent you can, to… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
John Maynard Keynes essentially said, don't try and figure out what the market is doing. Figure out a business you understand, and… — Warren Buffett Business Copy Share Image
I'd rather have a $10 million business making 15 per cent than a $100 million business making 5 per cent. — Warren Buffett Business Copy Share Image
If you expect to continue to purchase stocks throughout your life, you should welcome price declines as a way to add stocks… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good results. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
We've actually been pretty good on exports. I mean we are exporting 12% of our GDP now roughly. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
He must never forget Charlie's plea: Tell me where I'm going to die, so I'll never go there. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
The rest of the world really likes our stuff pretty well. It's just we buy so damn much of what they produce. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Charlie and I have a number of filters that things have to get through before we'll think about them. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
