FAMOUS WARREN BUFFETT QUOTES ENCOMPASSING 9 DECADES OF WISDOM

Warren Buffett is generally considered one of the best investors of our generation. Aug 30th was Warren Buffet’s 91st birthday.

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Warren Buffett has voiced his opinion on several topics over the decades in interviews, at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings, and investor letters.

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While we may not agree with everything he says, there are nine decades of wisdom buried in Warren Buffett’s quotes.

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“Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2 is never forget Rule No. 1.”

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Do not take Buffett’s quotes at face value. The quote means that you should evaluate risk and not lose all your money.

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I wholeheartedly agree with Warren Buffett that don’t keep your assets in cash besides a healthy emergency fund.

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