Investing Quotes

Charlie Munger's Investing Wisdom

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There is no better teacher than history in determining the future.

—  Charlie Munger

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The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.

—  Charlie Munger

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Time in the market beats timing the market.

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Warren Buffett's Investing Wisdom

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Never risk what you have and need for what you don’t have and don’t need.

—  Warren Buffett

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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.

—  Warren Buffett

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Howard Marks's Investing Wisdom

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There’s a big difference between probability and outcome. Probable things fail to happen—and improbable things happen—all the time. That’s one of the most important things you can know about investment risk.

—  Howard Marks

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My belief is that risk is unquantifiable even after the fact.

—  Howard Marks

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  • Keep a portion of your assets completely safe from markets.

Albert Einstein's Investing Wisdom

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Compound interest is man's greatest invention.

—  Albert Einstein

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The power of compounding is that growth builds upon itself, leading to exponential results. It suggests that consistent, small investments—whether of money, effort, or knowledge—can create extraordinary outcomes over time.

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  • Make tiny, consistent improvements to your habits for massive long-term change.
  • Practice a skill daily; small improvements compound into mastery over time.
  • Reinvest earnings to let your money start making its own money.