The stock market is a no-called-strike game. You don’t have to swing at everything – you can wait for your pitch.

We will prosper or suffer in controlled investments in relation to the operating performances of our businesses - we will not attempt to profit by playing various games in the securities markets.

Investment ideas, like women are often more exciting than punctual.

Do what you love and work for whom you admire the most, and you've given yourself the best chance in life you can.

Our approach is very much profiting from lack of change rather than from change. With Wrigley chewing gum, it's the lack of change that appeals to me. I don't think it is going to be hurt by the Internet. That's the kind of business I like.

It irritates the hell out of me but you can't buy love.

You can be sure that over the next 10 years, you'll see something that you did not think was possible.