be greedy
Example Sentences
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He said for some, the suspended state of the market could be an opportunity, pointing to a famous Warren Buffett quote: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
His wise words included, “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful,” and “never bet against America,” among others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Their instinct is to follow famed investor Warren Buffett’s classic advice to be greedy when others are fearful.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
“We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.”
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
His mother told him not to be greedy.
From "1984" by George Orwell
