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In his own words · Partnership

“Charlie shoved me in the direction of not just buying bargains, as Ben Graham had taught me. This was the real impact he had on me. It took a powerful force to move me on from Graham's limiting views. It was the power of Charlie's mind.”

— Charlie Munger · Warren Buffett, quoted in “The Not-So-Silent Partner,” Forbes, Jan 22, 1996

Verified. Sourced to Warren Buffett, quoted in “The Not-So-Silent Partner,” Forbes, Jan 22, 1996.

Buffett crediting Munger with moving him from 'cigar-butt' investing toward quality businesses.