Warren Buffett Quotes on Investing
About Warren Buffett
One of history's most successful investors, known as the 'Oracle of Omaha'. As chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, alongside his late partner Charlie Munger, he built a fortune through his philosophy of value investing—buying undervalued companies for the long term. He has pledged to give away nearly all his wealth.
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Charlie and I look for companies that have (a) a business we understand; (b) favorable long-term economics; (c) able and trustworthy management; and (d) a sensible price tag.
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The ideal business is one that earns very high returns on capital and could keep using lots of capital at those high returns. That becomes a compounding machine.
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You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.
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Avoiding big mistakes matters more than chasing brilliance.
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Avoiding loss beats chasing gains. Survival compounds into wealth. Spectacular returns don't matter if you're eliminated.
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- Before any decision, write down what you could lose.
- After any win, immediately ask: "How do I protect this?".
- Review every loss quarterly: note how you broke rules.
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- Invest in things that you use every day.
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The best protection against inflation is your own personal earnings power. The best investment by far is anything that develops yourself.
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Your ability to earn income and develop skills provides the strongest financial security and protection against economic changes.
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- Read fifteen minutes daily in your professional field.
- Practice one marketable skill for twenty minutes each day.
- Ask for feedback on your work performance every month.
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The stock market reflects emotions and fluctuations—not objective truth. It’s a tool for opportunity, not a source of wisdom or direction. You must think independently, not react impulsively.
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- Evaluate investment opportunities based on intrinsic value, not daily price movements.
- Ignore market hype and fear, anchor your actions to research and long-term goals.
- Act only when the market offers you a deal that aligns with your strategy.