The Natural-born Investor Is A Myth.

The Real Key To Making Money In Stocks Is Not To Get Scared Out Of Them.

It Isn't The Head But The Stomach That Determines The Fate Of The Stockpicker.

There's No Use Diversifying Into Unknown Companies Just For The Sake Of Diversity. A Foolish Diversity Is The Hobgoblin Of Small Investors. That Said, It Isn't Safe To Own Just One Stock, Because In Spite Of Your Best Efforts, The One You Choose Might Be The Victim Of Unforeseen Circumstances. In Small Portfolios, I'd Be Comfortable Owning Between Three And Ten Stocks.

The Junior High Schools And High Schools Of America Have Forgotten To Teach One Of The Most Important Courses Of All. Investing.

You Can Find Good Reasons To Scuttle Your Equities In Every Morning Paper And On Every Broadcast Of The Nightly News.