10 Successful Investment Quotes by Warren Buffett. Anyone with even a cursory knowledge of investing and trading, or even a basic interest in the global economic games cannot escape the name of Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha”. Widely known as one of the most successful investors of all time, Buffet runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than 60 successful companies – including insurer GEICO, restaurant chain Dairy Queen, battery maker Duracell.
Born on 30th August 1930, he is the son of a US Congressman. Buffett bought his first stock at the age of 11, and first filed taxes at the mere age of 13. His philanthropic endeavours are also highly spoken of, as he has donated over $41 billion, mostly to the Gates Foundations and his kids’ foundations. Additionally, he has promised to donate over 99% of his wealth. In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched the Giving Pledge. This effort is an invitation to billionaires, requesting them to commit at least half of their wealth to charitable causes.