I don't think vengeance is much good.

Over the very long term, history shows that the chances of any business surviving in a manner agreeable to a company's owners are slim at best.

Expect hogs to eat a lot more in the presence of a lot of hog wash.

Develop into a lifelong self-learner through voracious reading; cultivate curiosity and strive to become a little wiser every day.

To me, it's obvious that the winner has to bet very selectively. It's been obvious to me since very early in life. I don't know why it's not obvious to very many other people.

We don't like trading agony for money

Opportunity cost is a huge filter in life. If you've got two suitors who are really eager to have you and one is way the hell better than the other, you do not have to spend much time with the other. And that's the way we filter out buying opportunities.