Quote of the day by Philip Carret: "I’m an optimist, both as a person and an investor. It’s a big mistake to be pessimistic as long as we have a viable civilization which is reasonably well managed"
Legendary investor Philip Carret emphasized the importance of optimism in investing, stating that being pessimistic can be a major mistake. He believes that as long as a civilization is viable and reasonably well-managed, there is always potential for growth and success. This outlook suggests that investors should maintain a long-term perspective and balance confidence in the economy with careful research and analysis.
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