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Warren Buffett, born on August 30, 1930, is a renowned investor. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' he is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified holding company involved in insurance, railroads, energy, finance, and more. Buffett's investment philosophy emphasizes value investing, and he is known for his long-term investment and stable investment strategies.

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“You don't need to be an expert in order to achieve satisfactory investment returns. But if you aren't, you must recognize your limitations and follow a course certain to work reasonably well. Keep things simple and don't swing for the fences.”

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“If you don’t feel comfortable making a rough estimate of the asset’s future earnings, just forget it and move on. No one has the ability to evaluate every investment possibility. But omniscience isn’t necessary; you only need to understand the actions you undertake.”

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“Lethargy bordering on sloth remains the cornerstone of our investment style. The exception was Wells Fargo, a superbly-managed, high-return banking operation in which we increased our ownership to just under 10%, the most we can own without the approval of the Federal Reserve Board.”

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“Lethargy, bordering on sloth should remain the cornerstone of an investment style.”

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“Ben's Mr. Market allegory may seem out-of-date in today's investment world, in which most professionals and academicians talk of efficient markets, dynamic hedging and betas. Their interest in such matters is understandable, since techniques shrouded in mystery clearly have value to the purveyor of investment advice. After all, what witch doctor has ever achieved fame and fortune by simply advising 'Take two aspirins'?”

“If horses had controlled investment decisions, there would have been no auto industry.”

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“Benign neglect, bordering on sloth, remains the hallmark of our investment process.”

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“The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself... The more you learn, the more you'll earn.”

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“I have worked with investors for 60 years and I have yet to see anyone - not even when capital gains rates were 39.9 percent in 1976-77 - shy away from a sensible investment because of the tax rate on the potential gain.”

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“As an investor with small capital, one should prefer businesses that have high returns on capital and that require little incremental investment to grow.”

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“Most investors, both institutional and individual, will find that the best way to own common stocks (shares') is through an index fund that charges minimal fees. Those following this path are sure to beat the net results (after fees and expenses) of the great majority of investment professionals.”

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“Investment students need only two well-taught courses - How to Value a Business and How to Think About Market Prices”

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Book:Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha

Source: Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha

“The most important investment you can make is in yourself. Very few people get anything like their potential horsepower translated into the actual horsepower of their output in life. Potential exceeds realization for many people...The best asset is your own self. You can become to an enormous degree the person you want to be.”

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“Do not put all your eggs in one basket.”

Source: The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America (Third Edition)

“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.”

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“I made my first investment at age eleven. I was wasting my life up until then.”

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“Shares are not mere pieces of paper. They represent part ownership of a business. So, when contemplating an investment, think like a prospective owner.”

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“If, when making a stock investment, you're not considering holding it at least ten years, don't waste more than ten minutes considering it.”

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Born: August 30, 1930
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