Most of the time common stocks are subject to irrational and excessive price fluctuations in both directions as the consequence of the ingrained tendency of most people to speculate or gamble... to give way to hope, fear and greed.
Benjamin GrahamBoth individual skill (art) and chance are important factors in determining success or failure.
Benjamin GrahamAn intelligent investor gets satisfaction from the thought that his operations are exactly opposite to those of the crowd.
Benjamin GrahamTo achieve satisfactory investment results is easier than most people realize; to achieve superior results is harder than it looks.
Benjamin Graham