The sillier the market's behavior, the greater the opportunity for the business like investor..
Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. When hopes are soaring, I always repeat to myself that two and two still make four..
For to a folysshe demaunde behoueth a folysshe ansuere..
Economic tough times are great times to be investing in the future..
The determining trait of the enterprising (or active, or aggressive) investor is his willingness to devote time and care to the selection of securiti….
A great company is not a great investment if you pay too much for the stock..
The key thing for all businesses, and especially of course technology businesses or businesses that employ technology as a key kind of strategic adva….
When buying shares, ask yourself, would you buy the whole company?.
Before you place your financial future in the hands of an adviser, it's imperative that you find someone who not only makes you comfortable but whose….
The investor should be aware that even though safety of its principal and interest may be unquestioned, a long term bond could vary widely in market ….
A speculator gambles that a stock will go up in price because somebody else will pay even more for it..
Confusing speculation with investment is always a mistake..
There is a close logical connection between the concept of a safety margin and the principle of diversification..
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. When it comes to investing, nothing will pay off more than educating yourself. Do the necessary re….
High valuations entail high risks..
The beauty of periodic rebalancing is that it forces you to base your investing decisions on a simple, objective standard..
While enthusiasm may be necessary for great accomplishments elsewhere, on Wall Street it almost invariably leads to disaster.
The most striking thing about Graham's discussion of how to allocate your assets between stocks and bonds is that he never mentions the word "age"..
The margin of safety is always dependent on the price paid. It will be large at one price, small at some higher price, nonexistent at some still hig….
It is absurd to think that the general public can ever make money out of market forecasts..
Although there are good and bad companies, there is no such thing as a good stock; there are only good stock prices, which come and go..