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We will reject interesting opportunities rather than over-leverage our balance sheet.

We will reject interesting opportunities rather than over-leverage our balance sheet.

Warren Buffett

Opportunity, Interesting, Balance

Warren Buffett (2009). “Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha”, p.130, John Wiley & Sons

I've already written a section in the annual report for next year explaining why I think in one case that the figures on our balance sheet as calculated are wrong. But it's the standard way of doing it. It's holy writ. The SEC wants us to do it that way, and we'll do it that way, and I'll explain why I think it's wrong and shareholders can read it and see whether they agree with my logic or don't.

Warren Buffett

Thinking, Years, Balance

"Warren Buffett: I Haven't Seen As Much Economic Fear In My Adult Lifetime". Interview With Charlie Rose, www.cnbc.com. October 1, 2008.