He advocated for learning “all the big ideas in all the big disciplines,” and his talks were peppered with references to Confucius, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton and even Mozart. In a way, his sweeping academic interests seemed to mirror Berkshire’s diverse portfolio
Charlie Munger, the longtime friend and business partner of Warren Buffett, died on Tuesday. Tributes have poured in for Munger, considered one of 20th century s greatest investors.
Charlie Munger passes away: According to Buffett biographer Alice Schroeder, when Munger’s wife asked him why he spends so much time talking to Buffett, Munger quipped, "You don't understand…That is no ordinary human being.”