I met Warren Buffett in 1959 when I returned to wind up my father's law practice, and I immediately recognized his intelligence and shared interest in successful investing.

Warren Buffett preferred to work in a solitary manner, sifting through data and thinking deeply, which he could do just as effectively in Omaha as on Wall Street.

Warren Buffett's decision to invest in Berkshire Hathaway was influenced by an incident where the CEO tried to cheat him, which ultimately benefited his career.

Warren Buffett is highly competitive but prefers to win by playing fair and following the rules, avoiding games he is not skilled at.

Despite facing criticism, Warren Buffett's approach allowed him to make billions for many people, even those he didn't know, and he doesn't regret his choices.

Warren made significant profits by following Benjamin Graham's advice to buy very cheap stocks, regardless of the company's quality, but he knew this strategy was self-limiting. Getting into great businesses that either have a great manager or can prosper even under poor management is crucial.

Warren had a passion for competitive success from a young age, which, combined with his high IQ and energy, gave him a significant advantage in investing.

Warren Buffett made a lot of money by buying thinly traded securities that were statistically cheap, allowing him to earn high returns on capital year after year.

Warren's investment strategy involved thorough research, as demonstrated when he bought American Express after the salad oil scandal, believing it was a minor setback.