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“You have to let the big ones make up for your mistakes.” quote by Peter Lynch
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“You have to let the big ones make up for your mistakes.”

Peter Lynch

About This Quote

Source Book: One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch, 1989

Successful investors learn from past errors and let strong positions compensate for weaker ones.

In simple terms: Let good investments cover past mistakes.

Key Takeaway

Use strong assets to offset losses.

Themes

investment learning risk management

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • stock picking
  • long‑term investing
  • risk mitigation

Key Concepts

stock market portfolio balancing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify which positions will offset mistakes?
  • What safeguards help when strong assets underperform?
A Different Perspective

Strong assets may not always fully compensate for losses.

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