My natural state is an outsider. I've always felt outside the group, and I've always been analyzing the group.

- Michael Burry

If you are going to be a great investor, you have to fit the style to who you are.

- Michael Burry

I just really like to find my own ideas.

- Michael Burry

The borrowers will always be willing to take a great deal for themselves. It’s up to the lenders to show restraint, and when they lose it, watch out.

- Michael Burry

I hated discussing ideas with investors, because then I become a Defender of the Idea, and that influences your thought process.

- Michael Burry

Read every line item until you get it.

- Michael Burry

The late 90s almost forced me to identify myself as a value investor, because I thought what everybody else was doing was insane.

- Michael Burry

I have always believed that a single talented analyst, working very hard, can cover an amazing amount of investment landscape, and this belief remain…

- Michael Burry

I don't believe anything unless I understand it inside out. And even if I understand something, it is not uncommon that I disagree with accepted view…

- Michael Burry