Our future rates of gain will fall far short of those achieved in the past. Berkshire's capital base is now simply too large to allow us to earn trul… - Warren Buffett

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Our future rates of gain will fall far short of those achieved in the past. Berkshire's capital base is now simply too large to allow us to earn truly outsized returns. If you believe otherwise, you should consider a career in sales but avoid one in mathematics (bearing in mind that there are really only three kinds of people in the world: those who can count and those who can't).

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About Warren Buffett

Warren Edward Buffett (born 30 August 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is one of the most successful investors in the world and has a net worth of over $113 billion as of June 2022, making him the world's fifth-wealthiest person.

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Also Known As: The Oracle of Omaha
Alternative Names: Warren Edward Buffett
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