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" Stock market goes up or down, and you can't adjust your portfolio based on the whims of the market, so you have to have a strategy in a position and stay true to that strategy and not pay attention to noise that could surround any particular investment. "

John Paulson

Strategy

You

Stock Market

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" Many investors make the mistake of buying high and selling low while the exact opposite is the right strategy. "

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" If you rent, the rent goes up every year. But if you buy a 30-year mortgage, the cost is fixed. "

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" The strategic plan to transform Valeant smartly focuses on rebuilding the company's core franchises in ophthalmology, dermatology, and gastroenterology while simultaneously using the proceeds from the sale of non-core assets and operating cash flow to de-lever the company. "

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" When I purchased my home, it was very strict underwriting standards. I had to provide two pay stubs, two years' tax returns, three months of bank statements, all sorts of credit card information. "

" There have been many very successful acquirers, where they've bought up companies, and they've grown their earnings very rapidly, and the stock has appreciated tremendously. "

" We believe the size is almost irrelevant to investment success. Our size has certainly not diminished our enthusiasm for investing in our funds, our ability to find or create opportunities, or our performance outlook. "

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" New York periodically goes through a real estate crisis. I didn't subscribe to the school that real estate only goes up. "

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" Lower taxes, less regulations, less lawsuits, deals that support U.S. manufacturers is all very positive. "

" I grew up in a family of piano players. Both my sisters were serious players, and they both, as they became more accomplished, aspired to buy a Steinway and asked my dad to buy a Steinway. "

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" I am in awe of the brand, and there is nothing I would do or contemplate doing that would any way impact the unique pedestal that Steinway occupies in the industry, 160 years, uncompromising reputation for excellence, and it's my goal to safeguard that reputation and continue that pursuit of perfection. "

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" There is nothing more important to improve humanity than education. "

" When you have something that is perfect, that occupies a position and sector unrivaled by anyone else, that's one thing we do not want to tamper with. "

" I am fully supportive of the strategy and leadership team at Valeant. "

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" There is a disconnect between the performance in stock market and the performance in many companies. "

" We are not only one of the largest investment firms but also one of the best performing. "

" We think the most important criteria for selecting an investment firm are the manager, team, and track record. "

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