It’s better to hang out with people better than you..[…] But if you’re picking associates, pick out those whose behavior is somewhat better than yours, and you’ll drift in that direction.
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From Warren Buffett’s remarks at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting on May 1, 2004. Buffett encourages choosing companions whose conduct inspires personal improvement. Verified against CNBC’s Warren Buffett Archive.