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Warren Buffett

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I try to buy stock in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them. Because sooner or later, one will.
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In a panel discussion after the premier of the 2008 documentary I.O.U.S.A.. Panel at the Premier, 0:05:42ff., DVD extras, I.O.U.S.A. (2008)

 
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