At one point, I recognized that Warren Buffett, though he had every advantage in learning from Ben Graham, did not copy Ben Graham but, rather, set out on his own path and ran money his way, by his own rules... I also immediately internalized the idea that no school could teach someone how to be a great investor.
Copy QuoteEducation is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.
Copy Quote View & ShareIn times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
Copy Quote View & ShareI've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.
Copy Quote View & ShareI like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.
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