The beauty of a mathematical proof lies in its simplicity and inevitability.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.

小说是人类自由最完整、最深刻的表达。

The only time I feel at peace is when I’m in the water.

不容忍他人的观点（无论他们多么无知或不连贯）不仅仅是错误的；在一个没有对错之分的世界里，情况更糟：这是一个你令人尴尬地不成熟或可能是危险的迹象。

巴菲特在1985年结束伯克希尔纺织部门营运时，解释道

做出伟大工作的唯一途径是热爱你所做的事。