From 1733 to 1758, Ben Franklin dispensed useful and timeless advice through Poor Richard’s Almanack. Among the virtues extolled were thrift, duty, hard work, and simplicity. Subsequently, two centuries went by during which Ben’s thoughts on these subjects were regarded as the last word. Then Charlie Munger stepped forth.
– Warren Buffett
From the Foreword to Poor Charlie’s Almanack
For the first time ever, the wit and wisdom of Charlie Munger is available in a single volume: all his talks, lectures and public commentary. And, it has been written and compiled with both Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett’s encouragement and cooperation. So pull up your favorite reading chair and enjoy the unique humor, wit and insight that Charlie Munger brings to the world of business, investing and life itself.
https://www.poorcharliesalmanack.com/pca.php#page1
EXPANDED THIRD EDITION includes Charlie’s 2007 USC Law School Commencement address.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Warren E. Buffett
Rebuttal by Charles T. Munger
Introduction by Peter D. Kaufman
Chapter One: A Portrait of Charles T. Munger
Chapter Two: The Munger Approach to Life, Learning, and Decision Making
Chapter Three: “Mungerisms:” Charlie Unscripted
The Ten Talks: 20 Years of Charlie Telling It Like It Is
1. Harvard School Commencement Speech
2. A Lesson on Elementary, Worldly Wisdom
3. A Lesson on Elementary Worldly Wisdom Revisited
4. Practical Thought about Practical Thought?
5. Harvard Law School Fiftieth Reunion Address
6. Investment Practices of Leading Charitable Foundations
7. Philanthropy Roundtable
8. The Great Financial Scandal of 2003
9. Academic Economics
10. The Psychology of Human Misjudgment
A special compilation talk, with new material written by Charlie exclusively for this book.