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“Abnormally good or abnormally bad conditions do not last forever.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“Abnormally good or abnormally bad conditions do not last forever.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

Source Book: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, 1949

Market extremes are temporary; conditions swing back to normal over time.

In simple terms: Booms and busts end.

Key Takeaway

Expect reversals; stay patient.

Themes

finance economics investing

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advisory educational

When to use this quote

  • stock market
  • real estate
  • commodity prices
  • political cycles

Key Concepts

Mean reversion cycle theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect against prolonged downturns?
  • What signals indicate a reversal?
A Different Perspective

Assumes rational market correction, which may be delayed.

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