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Charlie Munger Once Saw A Mathematician Go 'Berserk' Over A Leaky House In The Great Depression And Learnt An Important Life Lesson

Summary by Benzinga
Charlie Munger said a childhood memory from the Great Depression—watching a brilliant but financially insecure mathematician unravel over a minor setback—taught him that temperament and simple rules matter more than intelligence, a belief that shaped his investing philosophy and long partnership with Warren Buffett. Importance Rank:  1

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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