Business Quote by Warren Buffett
“I look for businesses in which I think I can predict what they're going to look like in ten to fifteen years time. Take Wrigley's chewing gum. I don't think the internet is going to change how people chew gum.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2015
Invest in stable, predictable businesses; avoid sectors likely to be disrupted.
In simple terms: Choose predictable, enduring businesses.
Invest where future is clear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stock selection
- long‑term planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which industries seem immune to tech?
- How to identify lasting value?
Markets can change unpredictably.