Bubbles Quote by Warren Buffett
“A pin lies in wait for every bubble and when the two eventually meet, a new wave of investors learns some very old lessons.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2021
The metaphor describes market cycles where opportunities (bubbles) and risks (pins) intersect, teaching timeless investment lessons.
In simple terms: Market cycles teach lasting lessons.
Learn from market patterns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- startup funding
- real estate speculation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns do you see in current markets?
- How can you apply past lessons today?
Timing the market is notoriously difficult.