Our approach is very much profiting from lack of change rather than from change. With Wrigley chewing gum, … - Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett

Our approach is very much profiting from lack of change rather than from change. With Wrigley chewing gum, it's the lack of change that appeals to me. I don't think it is going to be hurt by the Internet. That's the kind of business I like.

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