Alternatives Quote by Seth Klarman
“Always remembering that we might be wrong, we must contemplate alternatives, concoct hedges, and search vigilantly for validation of our assessments. We always sell when a security's price begins to reflect full value, because we are never sure that our thesis will be precisely correct.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Margin of Safety, 1991
Investors should remain skeptical, constantly test assumptions, and seek evidence before acting, acknowledging uncertainty in market predictions.
In simple terms: Stay skeptical, verify before buying.
Validate assumptions, act when evidence aligns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stock analysis
- portfolio reviews
- risk assessments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases might cloud your judgment?
- How do you decide when evidence is sufficient?
Markets can stay irrational longer than expected.