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And then he met Warren Buffett.
The rest is history.
As vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Munger is Buffett's right-hand man. He has an estimated net worth of $1.19 billion.
Like Buffett, Munger's wit and investing wisdom is incredibily sharp. You might even argue his words are more blunt and unfiltered than Buffett's.
We compiled a list of his most insightful quotes about investing, business, and life.
Check them out below: