"Investors should remember that excitement and expenses are their enemies. And if they insist on trying to time their participation in equities, they should try to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful."

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Source: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman's Letter, www.berkshirehathaway.com. 2004.

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Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett is a renowned investor and philanthropist known for his value investing philosophy and leadership at Berkshire Hathaway.

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