We intend to continue our practice of working only with people whom we like and admire. This policy not only maximizes our chances for good results, it also ensures us an extraordinarily good time.

I know the country works extremely well. You know, but when it isn't clogged up.

There is no staff. I make all the investment decisions and I do all my own analysis.

[Gold] gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or someplace. Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.

We really can say no in 10 seconds or so to 90%+ of all the things that come along simply because we have these filters.

Most business mistakes are irreversible setbacks, but you get another chance. There are two things in life that you don't get another chance at - marrying the wrong person and what you do with your children.

It makes a difference who the treasury secretary is.