"Recognize reality even when you don’t like it— especially when you don’t like it."
- Charlie Munger
Awareness
"Don’t drift into self-pity because it doesn’t solve any problems. Generally speaking, envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought."
- Charlie Munger
Self-awareness
"The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting."
- Charlie Munger
Success
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Insight
"If I can be optimistic when I’m nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation."
- Charlie Munger
Optimism
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom