Warren Buffett
The Steward
Legacy, values and the long now, leadership as care and continuity.
Warren Buffett is The Steward by temperament and by record. Across decades at Berkshire Hathaway, he has practised disciplined, long-term capital stewardship rooted in patience, humility, and deeply held principles, prioritising the preservation and compounding of value across generations over trend-chasing or disruption. His annual letters to shareholders, widely studied documents of financial accountability, express a guardian-like philosophy toward shareholder trust, the defining mark of a leader who protects what he grows.
“You're dealing with a lot of silly people in the marketplace; it's like a great big casino and everyone else is boozing. If you can stick with Pepsi, you should be O.K.”
“Love is the greatest advantage a parent can give.”
“I'll tell you why I like the cigarette business. ... It costs a penny to make. Sell it for a dollar. It's addictive. And there's fantastic brand loyalty.”
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