Warren Buffett Quotes He Actually Said

Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, known as one of the most successful investors in history. Today Warren is worth an estimated $104.69B (#12 in the world). Every quote below is traced to a named source — no internet misattributions.

Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.
Warren Buffett, “Buy American. I'm Buying.” — his op-ed in The New York Times (2008)
Price is what you pay; value is what you get.
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter (crediting his teacher Ben Graham) (2008)
Our favorite holding period is forever.
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter (1988)
It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter (1989)
You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter (2001)
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