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Charlie Munger

Charlie Munger (January 1, 1924 – November 28, 2023) was an American investor, philanthropist and longtime vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. He was Warren Buffett's key business partner and known for promoting rational decision-making and value investing.

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Quotes by Charlie Munger

The only way to get what you want is to deserve what you want. — Charlie Munger

Deserving What You Want Through Earned Merit

Charlie Munger’s line compresses a moral and practical rule into a single standard: outcomes are best pursued through worthiness, not wishful thinking. Wanting something—respect, wealth, trust, influence—doesn’t create a...

Created on: 3/1/2026

If I can be optimistic when I'm nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation. — Charlie Munger

Optimism as Discipline Amid Inflation and Fear

Charlie Munger’s line works by forcing a blunt comparison: if someone facing mortality can still choose optimism, then everyday economic discomforts look less like catastrophes and more like manageable hardships. The exa...

Created on: 2/17/2026