The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2016 source ↗
The question
Which quality in your friends matters most to you?Originally asked
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Warren Buffett
Chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, 1970–2025
The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends.
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His own pledge letter, written on joining the Giving Pledge in 2010, The Giving Pledge, 2010
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My closest friends have always been my clients and coworkers, their love and loyalty, not to mention their amazing talents!
Unselfishness. I like to surround myself with people who are kind and have feelings for others and their problems.
Being there for each other during good times and bad.
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It’s a toss-up between mean and petty.
I’d like to die anytime after the age of 90—in my sleep!
Oprah Winfrey. She always does the right thing—even when no one is looking.
I know we all have to die, but when my time comes, I’d rather it not be because a goose flew into the engine of a plane I’m on.
I’m disorganized.
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