Warren Buffett Quotes
Warren Buffett is an investor and business leader known as much for his plainspoken wisdom as for his financial track record. His observations on patience, reputation, and long-term thinking apply well beyond the stock market.
These quotes fit naturally into business presentations, finance courses, commencement speeches, or social media posts about playing the long game. Explore the full collection for Buffett's grounded, no-nonsense advice.
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“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.”
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.”
“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.”
“Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing.”
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