Warren Buffett has a reputation as a bit of a wordsmith; it's not rare that he delights or surprises the coterie of media, investors and fans who follow him, with his steady stream of verbal gems.

Many of his most famous quotes emanate from his annual letters to his shareholders; others come from speeches or interviews.

We compiled a few of the best Oracle of Ohama quotes on investing we could find (by no means, is it exhaustive).

If we've missed any of your favorites, let us know in the comments.