"If past history was all that mattered, the richest people would be librarians."

"Some investors might be surprised to learn that the name Berkshire Hathaway comes from one of Buffett's worst investments."

"It's a huge mistake to think that you can go into a business and just do things the same way as everybody else and then expect to get a different result."

"The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect."

"I don’t believe in dynastic wealth. The idea that you hand over huge sums to the next generation just so they can live a life of leisure while others work is not a good idea."