Quotes from Walter Schloss

Ben was a very simple straightforward man with a brilliant quick mind.

You have to have patience in this field.

Have patience. Stocks don't go up immediately.

Have a philosophy of investment and try to follow it.

I'm not very good on timing. In fact, I've stayed away from it.

I have been around a long time and Wall Street has changed a lot.

Ben didn't want to lose money. He had had a rough time during the depression.

Enjoy your work and have ethical standards.

You have to have confidence in what you're doing.

Have the courage of your convictions once you have made a decision.

Make sure you have the courage to stay true to your convictions and not let the market affect your emotions.

Fear and greed are probably the worst emotions to have in connection with the purchase and sale of stocks.

The market is a very emotional place that appeals to fear and greed.