Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced to shareholders at the company’s annual meeting Saturday that he expects to step down from his role as chief executive by the end of the year.
Through Berkshire’s success, Buffett became a celebrity investor, amassing a loyal following that tracks his market moves.
But not only was Buffett, nicknamed the “Oracle of Omaha,” successful in his investing, his wit and wisdom also highlight his unprecedented career.
Fortune compiled some of his best quotes over the years: