Children Quote by Howard G Buffett
““Our “It’s your life” message produced one particularly interesting outcome: none of our three children completed college, though each certainly had the intellect to do so. Neither Susie Sr. nor I were at all bothered by this. Besides, as I often joke, if the three combine their college credits, they would be entitled to one degree that they could rotate among themselves. I don’t believe that leaving college early has hindered the three in any way. They, like every Omaha Buffett from my grandfather to my great-grandchildren, attended public grammar and high schools. In fact, almost all of these family members, including our three children, went to the same inner-city, long-integrated high school, where they mixed daily with classmates from every economic and social background. In those years, they may have learned more about the world they live in than have many individuals with postgrad educations.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insider, 2020
Success can be measured by fulfillment and learning, not just formal credentials.
In simple terms: Learning matters more than degrees.
Key Takeaway
Value experience over titles.
Themes
education
family
success
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career planning
- higher education
- social equity
Key Concepts
human capital
social mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your children missed opportunities?
- How can informal learning be recognized?
A Different Perspective
Degrees still open doors in many fields.
